OVERRATES Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

overrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of overrate

as in overestimates

to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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The critic's power stems from the brain's inherent negativity bias, a survival mechanism that overestimates threats.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of overestimates

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But still, the exhibition is the rare chance to view RM as a serious art collector; someone who values Korean identity in art but also loves works from many genres, eras and countries.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The deal values the Caribbean resort chain at $6 billion and is expected to boost growth for both companies, according to CNBC.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of values

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This cruise is for anyone who appreciates spectacle, and especially for travelers who want a hands-off planning experience—everything, truly everything, will be served to you on a platter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Affleck has now directed three films and appreciates Nolan’s approach to work.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciates

Verb

Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.

— Joanne Grell, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026

Definition of overvalues

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Art can use life without requiring the artist to remain permanently available to anyone who admires the finished work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Anna, the film suggests, admires her husband warts and all, perhaps because there’s an enticing authenticity in all his inadequacies and brutish ways.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of admires

Verb

Companies can set sensible limits while still designing a process that respects the customer’s time and investment.

— Christopher Kiggins, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Jeziorski encourages her buyers to purchase a home in a way that respects the communities that already live there, not just chase the next undervalues.

— Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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