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DEPRECIATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Depreciate.

How to pronounce depreciate:

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Depreciate - as a verb

Belittle

Example: "The teacher should not deprecate his student's efforts"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deprecatevilipend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
belittledisparagepick at
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lower the value of something

Example: "The fed depreciated the dollar once again"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
devalue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
appreciate

Lose in value

Example: "The dollar depreciated again"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
devaluatedevalueundervalue
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
appreciate

Example Sentences

"The value of the car will depreciate over time."
"The company's assets have depreciated significantly due to the economic downturn."
"It is common for electronic devices to depreciate rapidly."
"The value of the currency may depreciate if inflation rises."
"The quality of the product has depreciated since it was first launched."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPRECIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depreciate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRECIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DEPRECIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depreciate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRECIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DEPRECIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depreciate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRECIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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