overrate
/ˌəʊvəˈreɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌəʊvərˈreɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈō-vər-ˌrāt/ (ame, mw)
overrate — verb
- overratepresent simple I / you / we / they
- overrateshe / she / it
- overratedpast simple
- overrating-ing form
1. to believe that a person, thing, skill, or risk is better, more important, or mo
to believe that a person, thing, skill, or risk is better, more important, or more serious than it really is
Many fans overrated the young striker after one strong game on TV.
collocation: overrate + player after brief success
At first, Noor overrated the danger and cancelled the picnic.
overrate + danger / risk
The magazine wildly overrated the restaurant, so the meal was disappointing.
Our group overrated the team's chances and left before halftime.
Heloisa thinks people often overrate expensive brands and ignore comfort.
- overestimate
Broader and often used for ability, size, time, or risk rather than public opinion
- overvalue
Focuses more on worth or importance than on general admiration
- idealize
Stronger and more emotional, suggesting an unrealistically perfect view
- underrate
Judge as less good or important than it really is
- underestimate
Often used for ability, amount, or difficulty rather than quality
文法句型
overrate + noun phrase
be overrated
用法筆記
Often used for reputation, talent, products, or danger. In passive clauses such as 'The movie is overrated', the speaker is usually pushing back against praise that feels too strong.