discount
verb (used with object)
to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.).
discounted
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past participleof discount.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof discount.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
discountverb (used with object)to deduct a certain amount from (a bill, charge, etc.).
Example Sentences
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The CDC contracts with manufacturers of the U.S.-licensed vaccines each year and negotiates discounted prices for federal programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
If they’re still not budging, you can request other concessions, such as a discounted deposit, free parking or a waived pet fee.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
The government-backed website launched earlier this year to connect Americans with discounted prescription drugs.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Phil has been offering discounted tickets since the 1970s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
In a second phase of the experiment, the researchers added a twist: Would the value of information be discounted even further—be even more urgent—depending on who it was from?
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
