Overrate (verb)

  1. To rate or estimate something as being of greater value or importance than it really is.
  2. To overestimate the value, ability, or performance of something.

Origin:

Derived from the phrase "over rate" which means "rate excessively".

Examples:

  1. He overrated his own abilities as a singer.
  2. The critics overrated the new movie.
  3. Many investors overrate the potential of new technologies.
  4. The company was accused of overrating their financial performance.
  5. The team was overrated by the media and the public.
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