Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overrate
verb
/oʊ.vəˈreɪt/
Definition
to place too high a value on something or someone.
Examples
- Many people overrate the importance of academic success.
- Don’t overrate your abilities; be realistic about what you can achieve.
Meaning
When you overrate something, you think it is better or more important than it actually is.
Synonyms
- exaggerate
- overestimate
- inflate
- magnify
