Overrate or overrate ( two r's ) means to value or esteem ( rate ) too highly ( over ) --
He has a tendency to overrate his own charm.
It's one of those abstract works that people often overrate, for fear of seeming unsophisticated.
Overate or overate ( one r ) is the past tense ( yesterday, or some time ago ) of "overeat", meaning to consume too much food--
It was Thanksgiving, and everyone overate.
He overate, and wanted something to settle his stomach.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"You didn't overrate her wonderful cooking; I'm afraid I overate."
Note--the past tense ( yesterday, or some time ago ) of "overrate" is "overrated"--
This movie is overrated; it wasn't nearly as good as most of its reviews claimed that it was.
The present tense ( now, or today ) of "overate" is "overeat"--
There will be a lot of food; try not to overeat.
Note # 2--"over eight" or "over 8 ", meaning more than eight, or describing a quantity or number greater than eight ( 8 ) , also rhymes with "overate" and "overrate"--
If the child is over eight, you'll have to pay the full admission price.
I had over 8 dollars when we left, but I can't remember where I spent it.
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