English to English

depreciate
(d/I/'pr/i/,/S//i//eI/t )

verb (v)

  • belittle(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • lower the value of something(verb.change)
    Example:
    The Fed depreciated the dollar once again.
    source: wordnet30
  • lose in value(verb.change)
    Example:
    The dollar depreciated again.
    source: wordnet30
  • To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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