Meaning & Definition of word "Overrate"

Overrate

/ˌoʊ.vərˈreɪt/

1. To assign a greater value or importance to something than it deserves.
- Example: Many critics overrate the impact of the film on modern cinema.
2. To have an overly high opinion of someone or something.
- Example: She tends to overrate her skills as a musician.
3. To judge something as being more significant than it actually is.
- Example: It's easy to overrate the influence of celebrity endorsements on consumer choices.

The word 'overrate' is a combination of 'over' meaning excessively, and 'rate' meaning to evaluate or assess.

don't overrate yourself:

Don’t assume you are better than you actually are.

overrate someone's abilities:

To believe that someone is more capable than they truly are.

overrate the impact:

To mistakenly perceive an event's influence as greater than it really is.

underrate:

To underestimate the value or importance of someone or something.

evaluate:

To assess the value or significance of something.

appreciate:

To recognize the full worth of someone or something.

Meaning: Big talk

Example Sentence: That movie was just big talk; they totally overrate it.

Meaning: Hype job

Example Sentence: Don't fall for the hype job, that game is really overrated.