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Meanings of overrate in English

Portuguese
superestimar

Make too high an estimate of.

superestimar
Usage of overrate in English
1
We in England tend perhaps to overrate the likelihood of such survivals.
Ancient Town-Planning
2
Me you overrate, I fear; but you do well to honor music.
A Woman-Hater
3
Nor did he overrate the importance of this branch of the work.
History Of The Missions Of The American Board Of Commissioners F...
4
There may be something that you will either overrate or miscalculate completely.
The South African
5
To overrate the significance of these manifold services would be well-nigh impossible.
The Advent of Divine Justice
6
You did not overrate my parental feeling, but you did my means.
Hard Cash
7
We cannot easily overrate the influence of those who inspire the social circle.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 07: Great Women
8
It could not have been better; but I fear that you overrate it.
Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2
9
Self-love leads us to overrate the numbers of our negative constituency.
Medical Essays, 1842-1882
10
It is even better policy to overrate, than to underrate it.
The Teacher / Or, Moral Influences Employed in the Instruction a...
11
And as to the expenses, you greatly overrate them, my dear.
Petty Troubles of Married Life, Second Part
12
It is impossible for me to overrate the value of Mrs Reichardt's assistance.
The Little Savage
13
Me you overrate, but my wishes and my hopes you do not overrate.
The Purchase Price; Or, The Cause of Compromise
14
You overrate me, dear, but that does me good: makes me work harder.
Elder Conklin and Other Stories
15
You overrate my danger, sweet mistress, and under rate our need.
The Yeoman Adventurer
16
You overrate your force, Lieutenant Muir, as much as you underrate Eau-douce's truth.
The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea
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