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Underrate Definition & Meaning

underrate
verb
  1. make too low an estimate of; "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"

"Underrate" in song lyrics

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  • "The spam of your intelligence they seem to underrate"
    Monie Love — I'm a Believer

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Frequently asked questions

What does underrate mean?
make too low an estimate of; "he underestimated the work that went into the renovation"; "Don't underestimate the danger of such a raft trip on this river"
What part of speech is underrate?
Underrate is a verb.

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