verb (used with object), o·ver·rat·ed, o·ver·rat·ing.
- to rate or appraise too highly; overestimate: I think you overrate their political influence.
verb
- (tr) to assess too highly
v.1610s, from over- + rate (v.). Related: Overrated; overrating.
verb (used with object), o·ver·rat·ed, o·ver·rat·ing.
verb
v.1610s, from over- + rate (v.). Related: Overrated; overrating.