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underrate

[ uhn-der-reyt ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

, un·der·rat·ed, un·der·rat·ing.

underrate

/ ˌʌndəˈreɪt /

First recorded in 1615–25; under- + rate ¹

Modern writers are usually disposed to underrate their importance, or even to explain them away.

You see I do not underrate the importance of your leaders having declared in favour of free trade.

We do not underrate the external value of books, when we say it is the invisible which forms their chief charm.

Her action has, in truth, its springs in a most commendable sentiment that I should be the last to underrate.

Perhaps you a little underrate the (original) effect of his "Life of Goethe in Germany."

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