Overvalue (Verb)
Meaning
Assign too high a value to; "You are overestimating the value of your old car".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The art world often overvalues the works of popular artists, leading to inflated prices at auctions.
- Consumers tend to overvalue brand names and are willing to pay more for products they perceive as high-quality.
- He overvalued the diamond ring and listed it for sale at an unrealistically high price.
- Some investors overvalue the potential returns of startup companies and lose money on their investments.
- She overvalued the sentimental value of her grandmother's antique vase and refused to sell it.