Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overate
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈeɪt/
Definition
To estimate or regard something as greater than it actually is.
Examples
- Many critics believe that the film was overate by reviewers, who praised it overly.
- She tends to overate her ability to handle multiple projects at once.
Meaning
Overate refers to the act of having an inflated opinion of the value, quality, or importance of someone or something.
Synonyms
- overestimate
- inflate
- magnify
- exaggerate
