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单词 overvalue
释义

overvalue

verb

over·​val·​ue ˌō-vər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce overvalue (audio)
overvalued; overvaluing; overvalues

transitive verb

1
: to assign an excessive value to
overvalue a stock
2
: to value too highly : place too much importance on
overvalued his contribution to the group's effort
overvaluation
ˌō-vər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce overvalue (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • overestimate
  • overrate
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Example Sentences

He overvalues the opinions of his friends. some people overvalue material things
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Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

overvalue

verb

as in to value
to place too high a value on some people overvalue material things

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • value
  • overestimate
  • overrate
  • appreciate
  • respect
  • admire
  • regard
  • treasure
  • cherish
  • revere
  • prize
  • reverence
  • esteem
  • idolize
  • venerate
  • worship
  • adore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • undervalue
  • underestimate
  • underrate
  • minimize
  • disparage
  • belittle
  • depreciate
  • decry
  • despise
  • disdain
  • loathe
  • soft-pedal
  • abhor
  • detest
  • scorn
  • play down
  • abominate
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