devalue

[dee-val-yoo]

verb (used with object)

devalued, devaluing 

1. to deprive of value; reduce the value of.

2. to fix a lower value on (a currency).

verb (used without object)

devalued, devaluing 

1. to undergo devaluation.

   The currency has devalued at a rapid rate.

devalue

/ diːˈvæljuː, diːˈvæljuːˌeɪt /

verb

1. to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value

2. (tr) to reduce the value or worth of (something)

Word History and Origins

Origin of devalue¹

First recorded in 1915–20; de- + value

Example Sentences

"It's taken the pleasure out of us living here and it's devalued our home, it's become worthless."

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He cites the example of Japan and China where huge debt issuance caused monetary deflation to which their central banks responded by allowing their currencies to devalue.

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As with most things in life, when expertise is devalued, it’s easier to pass trash off as treasure.

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“As it currently stands, many of these platforms are commercializing IP in ways that undermine fan engagement efforts, devalue brands, and misuse names and likenesses,” Krauss said in a statement.

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The internet’s integration into our lives has transformed how we define our relationships and devalued interactions with strangers, replacing connections with content farming opportunities.

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Related Words

• decrease 
• devaluate 
• lower 
• revalue 
• undervalue