devalue

American  

[dee-val-yoo] / diˈvæl yu /

verb (used with object)

devalued, devaluing

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

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

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verb (used without object)

devalued, devaluing

1. to undergo devaluation.

   The currency has devalued at a rapid rate.

devalue British  

/ 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)

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Etymology

Origin of devalue

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."

From BBC

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Los Angeles Times

“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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Salon

Related Words

• decrease
• devaluate
• lower
• revalue
• undervalue