English to English
depreciate
(d/I/'pr/i/,/S//i//eI/t
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verb (v)
- lower the value of something(verb.change)Example:
The Fed depreciated the dollar once again.
source: wordnet30 - lose in value(verb.change)Example:
The dollar depreciated again.
source: wordnet30 - To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.(verb)source: webster1913
- To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie.(verb)source: webster1913