overvalue

verb

over·​val·​ue ˌō-vər-ˈval-(ˌ)yü How to pronounce overvalue (audio)
overvalued; overvaluing; overvalues
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transitive verb

1
: to assign an excessive value to
overvalue a stock
2
: to value too highly : place too much importance on
overvalued his contribution to the group's effort
overvaluation
ˌō-vər-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən How to pronounce overvalue (audio)
noun

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Examples of overvalue in a Sentence

He overvalues the opinions of his friends. some people overvalue material things
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Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued. — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The metropolitan statistical area, which includes Warren, Troy and Farmington Hills, is overvalued by about 28% in the second quarter. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026 As the rest of the world buys its assets, the reserve currency is structurally overvalued and weakens competitiveness. — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overvalue

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overvalue was in 1597

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overvalue

verb
over·​val·​ue -ˈval-yü How to pronounce overvalue (audio)
1
: to give an excessive value to
overvalue a stock
2
: to value too highly : place too much importance on
overvalued the opinions of others
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