Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overvalue
verb
ˌoʊvərˈvæljuː
Definition
To assign a higher value or importance to something than it actually deserves.
Examples
- Many investors tend to overvalue stocks during a bull market.
- It’s easy to overvalue material possessions when they hold sentimental value.
- She realized that she was beginning to overvalue her own opinions in discussions.
Meaning
Overvalue refers to the act of assessing something as being worth more than it really is, which can lead to misguided beliefs or investments.
Synonyms
- Exaggerate
- Overrate
- Overestimate
