overcapitalize

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkæpɪtaɪz/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkæpɪtaɪz/

Translation

vt.to value the capital of something too highly; to invest excessively in something
Word Forms
Third Person Singularovercapitalizes
Present Participleovercapitalizing
Past Tenseovercapitalized
Past Participleovercapitalized

Phrases & Collocations

overcapitalize on

overcapitalize assets

overcapitalize company

overcapitalize investments

overcapitalize market

overcapitalize equity

overcapitalize funds

overcapitalize returns

overcapitalize business

overcapitalize growth

Example Sentences

investors often overcapitalize their expectations for future profits.

it's easy to overcapitalize on a popular trend in the market.

companies should avoid overcapitalizing on their brand image.

overcapitalizing can lead to financial instability in the long run.

it's crucial not to overcapitalize on short-term gains.

some businesses tend to overcapitalize their assets unnecessarily.

overcapitalizing can distort the true value of a company.

they decided to overcapitalize their marketing budget this quarter.

overcapitalizing on a single product can be risky.

investors should be cautious not to overcapitalize on speculative ventures.

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