Overvalue ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Overvalue ( verb )

To place too high a value on something, to overestimate its worth.

Origin:

From over- + value.

Examples:

1. The real estate agent overvalued the property and it did not sell.
2. The stock market analyst overvalued the stock and it lost value.
3. The art collector overvalued the painting and it did not sell at auction.
4. The seller overvalued the car and it was not sold.
5. The company overvalued its assets and its stock price dropped.

(As a noun)

Overvalue ( noun )

To place too high a value on something, to overestimate its worth.

Origin:

From over- + value.

Examples:

1. The real estate agent overvalued the property and it did not sell.
2. The stock market analyst overvalued the stock and it lost value.
3. The art collector overvalued the painting and it did not sell at auction.
4. The seller overvalued the car and it was not sold.
5. The company overvalued its assets and its stock price dropped.