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overrate

verb as in assign too much value, importance

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exaggerate
magnify
overestimate
oversell
overvalue

Strong matches

exceed
overpraise

Weak matches

assess too highly
build up
expect too much of
make too much of
overassess
overesteem
overprize
overreckon
rate too highly
think too highly of
think too much of

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Many massively overrate their chances of success, and they often can’t even imagine the many things that may go wrong with the next idea they are toying with.

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Still, it's important not to overrate what Carlson's leaving means for Fox News.

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Relationships among leaders can build trust — or destroy it — but presidents often overrate their ability to steer both allies and adversaries.

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But she also said: “One must not overrate it, either — we need to find the right balance.”

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"We can't overrate this moment in history," he added.

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