overestimates

verb

Definition of overestimatesnext
present tense third-person singular of overestimate
as in values
to place too high a value on the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice

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  1. appreciates
  2. admires
  3. respects
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  • The stylist likes color and form, appreciates amazing workmanship, and carefully approaches details like ruffles.
    Emily Mercer, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Sharing praise in a public forum shows everyone on the team that the boss appreciates their work.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of appreciates
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  • Rihanna can be heard asking who has a sharpie for an autograph as Carey admires Rihanna’s sunglasses.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Challenger is a capable, accessible history of spaceflight that understands and admires what drives our species to reach for the stars.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of admires
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  • Actionable feedback respects the manager’s leadership and fosters mutual growth.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In an optimal family dynamic, everyone respects each other’s individuality while still being connected.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of respects
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