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, this result shows the extent to which hard-to-short stocks are hugely overvalued, on average.

From MarketWatch

Speaking on Monday, Key admitted England "overvalued loyalty" throughout the Ashes series.

From BBC

“Markets with many young firms tend to be overvalued, because private firms rush to go public to take advantage of high equity prices,” he writes.

From MarketWatch

"We've overvalued loyalty and overvalued having a settled team," Key said.

From BBC

This makes the Blue Devils the tournament’s most overvalued team.

From The Wall Street Journal

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