depreciate
[ dih-pree-shee-eyt ]
/ dɪˈpri ʃiˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), de·pre·ci·at·ed, de·pre·ci·at·ing.
to reduce the purchasing value of (money).
to lessen the value or price of.
to claim depreciation on (a property) for tax purposes.
to represent as of little value or merit; belittle.
verb (used without object), de·pre·ci·at·ed, de·pre·ci·at·ing.
to decline in value.
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depravity, deprecate, deprecative, deprecatory, depreciable, depreciate, depreciation, depreciatory, depredate, depredation, depress
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Usage note
4. See deprecate.
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depreciate
/ (dɪˈpriːʃɪˌeɪt) /
verb
to reduce or decline in value or price
(tr) to lessen the value of by derision, criticism, etc; disparage
Derived Forms
depreciatingly, adverbdepreciator, noundepreciatory (dɪˈpriːʃɪətərɪ, -trɪ) or depreciative, adjectiveWord Origin for depreciate
C15: from Late Latin dēpretiāre to lower the price of, from Latin de- + pretium price
confusable
Avoid confusion with deprecate
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