overpraise

Verb

To praise (someone or something) excessively or disproportionately.

ریشه

From the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively and 'praise'. First known use in the 16th century.

مثال

• It's important not to overpraise children for simple tasks.
• Critics tend to overpraise this director's work.
• She was overpraised by her teacher.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Overpraise someone Overpraise something Overpraise for