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