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overate

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food judgments

To overrate means to regard or assess someone or something as more important, valuable, or deserving of praise than it really is. This often happens in contexts such as culinary reviews, where a dish is judged as exceptional based on subjective taste rather than objective quality. Overrating can lead to inflated expectations and disappointment, as the reality may not meet the heightened perception. It is essential to balance personal preferences with broader consensus in judgments.

Synonyms

exaggerate, inflate, overestimate

Examples of usage

  • Many critics overrate this restaurant's cuisine.
  • It's easy to overrate the impact of trends.
  • People often overrate their skills in a new sport.
  • Don't overrate your chances of winning without practice.

Translations

Translations of the word "overate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superestimar

🇮🇳 अधिक मूल्यांकन करना

🇩🇪 überbewerten

🇮🇩 melebih-lebihkan

🇺🇦 перебільшувати

🇵🇱 przesadzać

🇯🇵 過大評価する

🇫🇷 surévaluer

🇪🇸 sobrevalorar

🇹🇷 abartmak

🇰🇷 과대평가하다

🇸🇦 مبالغة في التقدير

🇨🇿 nadhodnocovat

🇸🇰 nadhodnocovať

🇨🇳 高估

🇸🇮 prenovčiti

🇮🇸 ofmeta

🇰🇿 артық бағалау

🇬🇪 გადასახლებულობა

🇦🇿 şişirmək

🇲🇽 sobrevalorar

Etymology

The term 'overrate' is a combination of the prefix 'over-', meaning 'excessively' or 'too much', and the verb 'rate', which comes from the Middle English word 'ratian', meaning 'to assess or evaluate'. The word 'rate' itself has roots in the Old French term 'rate', meaning 'to judge or estimate'. Over time, the concept of overrated has evolved within various contexts, primarily in reviews and critiques. Originally used in the context of valuing items or performances, it has expanded to include subjective assessments in many areas such as art, music, and personal capabilities. The widespread use of the term reflects a culture that often grapples with inflated expectations, indicating that perceptions can significantly diverge from reality. As society shifts towards valuing authenticity and critical thinking, the nuances of how we rate and overrate experiences have become increasingly important.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,117, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.