Antonyms for underestimate

Grammar : Verb

Spell : verb uhn-der-es-tuh-meyt; noun uhn-der-es-tuh-mit, -meyt

Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌʌn dərˈɛs təˌmeɪt; noun ˌʌn dərˈɛs tə mɪt, -ˌmeɪt

Definition of underestimate

Origin : 1812, "to estimate at too low an amount," from under + estimate (v.). Meaning "to rank too low, undervalue" is recorded from 1850. Related: Underestimated; underestimating.

verb minimize; rate too low

Example sentences :

It would be for most people, but I think you underestimate your cheek, as you call it.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

You underestimate your favors, if you fancy they are easily forgotten!
Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham

Oh, not that I underestimate the home women or the sheltered women.
Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley

It is obvious that at about that time everybody was inclined to underestimate his chances.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

Bidwell did not underestimate his importance in this rush of gold-frenzied men.
Extract from : « They of the High Trails » by Hamlin Garland

And he did not underestimate the compelling power of a nature like Polly's.
Extract from : « The Camp Fire Girls in the Outside World » by Margaret Vandercook

Surely this is to underestimate the devotion of our earnest golfers.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, March 31, 1920 » by Various

The detective did not underestimate the man's stubborn nerve.
Extract from : « The Winning Clue » by James Hay, Jr.

This creates a basis for conflict that no one should underestimate.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

An honest merchant should not boast his merchandise too much, no more should he underestimate it.
Extract from : « The Brass Bell » by Eugne Sue

Synonyms for underestimate

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