Synonyms

overvalue

American

[oh-ver-val-yoo] / ˌoʊ vərˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object)

overvalued, overvaluing

to value too highly; put too high a value on.

They should be careful not to overvalue the property.

Other Word Forms

overvaluation noun

Etymology

Origin of overvalue

First recorded in 1590–1600; over- + value

Example Sentences

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Still, with leadership changes at the US central bank and mounting concerns that AI stocks are overvalued, the path ahead might be bumpy.

From BBC

Michael Burry does not shy away from betting against the stock market darlings he considers overvalued.

From MarketWatch

The X platform was full of people who couldn’t spell backwardation six months ago suddenly explaining why silver is overvalued.

From MarketWatch

A 100% reading in the three right-most columns of the table means the stock market is more overvalued currently than at prior times in U.S. history.

From MarketWatch

Certain items may be overvalued, while others may be the proverbial diamonds in the rough.

From MarketWatch

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