What does depreciate mean?
Depreciate means (transitive) To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of..
Depreciate
/dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.
- (intransitive) To decline in value over time.
- (transitive) To belittle or disparage.
Example Sentences
[…] which […] some over-severe philosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate.
To prove that the Americans ought not to be free, we are obliged to depreciate the value of freedom itself.
They depreciated him because he was the youngest on the team.
Word Forms
- depreciates
- depreciating
- depreciated
- depretiate
Synonyms for depreciate
Antonyms for depreciate
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When Should You Use Depreciate?
Use depreciate when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for depreciate?
Common synonyms include degrade, devalue, devaluate, abase.
What is the opposite of depreciate?
Possible antonyms include appreciate, upvalue, aggrandize, big up.
How do you use depreciate in a sentence?
[…] which […] some over-severe philosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate.
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