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Overemphasize vs Overrate - What's the difference?

overemphasize | overrate |

As verbs the difference between overemphasize and overrate

is that overemphasize is to place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of while overrate is to esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.

overemphasize

English

Alternative forms

* (UK) overemphasise

Verb

(overemphasiz)
  • To place too much emphasis on; to overstate the importance of.

    • overrate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * over-rate

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To esteem too highly; to give greater praise than due.