Definitions for underrates

underrates un·der·rate

Spelling: [uhn-der-reyt]
IPA: /ˌʌn dərˈreɪt/

Underrates is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 735 anagrams from letters in underrates (adeenrrstu).

Definitions for underrates

verb (used with object)

  1. to rate or evaluate too low; underestimate.

Origin of underrates

First recorded in 1615-25; under- + rate1

Examples for underrates

Let us not underrate the value of a fact; it will one day flower in a truth.

He does not underrate the talents of milord Wellington as a commander.

Raleigh, who did nothing by halves, was not accustomed to underrate his own misfortunes.

You underrate Gurth, my brother, when you speak of him but as the vice earl of Harold.

He would not have them underrate the importance of the Baptist's service.

Slaveholders ever underrate the intelligence with which they have to grapple.

There was a disposition to underrate dangers that were not on the surface.

In work of this kind a teacher should not underrate the value of reviews.

Not that I wish to underrate the importance of clever and solid reviews.

Far be it from me to underrate the sufferings of the Irish people.

Word Value for underrates
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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