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overrate

1 of 1verb
/ˌoʊvɚˈɹeɪt/
Forms:overrates,overrating,overrated,overrated
1

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

  • Many people overrate luxury brands, assuming higher prices mean better quality.
  • He tends to overrate his own abilities, which sometimes leads to mistakes.
  • She realized she had overrated the difficulty of the exam after scoring well.
  • Many tourists overrate popular attractions without considering hidden gems.
  • Technology companies often overrate the demand for new features.
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