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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She also said they overvalue less-quantifiable perks like exclusive reservations at restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 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

A lot of people, when it comes to selling their own collection that they’ve assembled, will overvalue it; whereas if they’re selling a great-aunt’s collection just so they can sell the house, they’ll undervalue it.

From Washington Post • Dec. 29, 2022

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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