1. to assign too high a value or worth to something

Examples

• The company overvalued its assets before the merger.
• Don’t overvalue material possessions at the expense of relationships.
• The art collector overvalued the painting and paid too much.
• Investors tend to overvalue stocks during market bubbles.
• She overvalued her contribution to the project’s success.
• The appraiser was careful not to overvalue the antique furniture.