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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“We all tend to overvalue the things that we own,” he explained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025

Purplebricks told us price reductions were once a target for rewarding staff, but that is no longer the case, and it does not overvalue properties to win instructions.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

People tend to overvalue the tax break now versus the long-term consequences of a smaller benefit later, she says.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

This bias describes our tendency to overvalue the present, often at the expense of the future.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Zach is up and down, and true to his nature, he has a tendency to overvalue his achievements.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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