depreciate

verb

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de·pre·ci·ate | \ di-ˈprē-shē-ˌāt

depreciated; depreciating

Definition of depreciate

transitive verb

1 : to lower in honor or esteem often depreciates the importance of her work

2a : to lower the price or estimated value of depreciate property

b : to deduct from taxable income a portion of the original cost of (a business asset) over several years as the value of the asset decreases

intransitive verb

: to fall in value advised us to sell the stock before it depreciates

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decry, depreciate, disparage, belittle mean to express a low opinion of. decry implies open condemnation with intent to discredit. decried their defeatist attitude depreciate implies a representing as being of less value than commonly believed. critics depreciate his plays for being unabashedly sentimental disparage implies depreciation by indirect means such as slighting or invidious comparison. disparaged polo as a game for the rich belittle usually suggests a contemptuous or envious attitude. belittled the achievements of others

Examples of depreciate in a Sentence

These changes have greatly depreciated the value of the house. The value of the house has depreciated greatly.

Recent Examples on the Web While this path is typically a better investment, new vehicles tend to quickly depreciate, and most limited warranty periods only last between three and four years or 36,000 and 50,000 miles. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, "Leasing vs. Buying a Car or Truck: Which Is Best for You?," 5 July 2020 For instance, if the dollar is generally weak, the yuan will strengthen against it, but depreciate against other currencies—exactly what has happened in June. — The Economist, "The 24-body problem The yuan has been one of the world’s most stable major currencies," 11 June 2020 With the kingdom facing a deep deficit brought on by lockdowns and low oil prices, few in Yemen expect the money to be replenished, so the currency will probably depreciate. — The Economist, "The invisible outbreak Covid-19 quietly sweeps across Yemen," 4 June 2020 The central bank said in early 2015 that the franc would depreciate over time, but hasn’t happened. — Catherine Bosley, Bloomberg.com, "SNB Franc Shock Reverberates in Negative Rates, U.S. Critics," 13 May 2020 That's because nothing depreciates faster than unused airline miles. — Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, "Here are the best ways for Alaskans to build a bank of frequent flyer miles," 29 Feb. 2020 Yi Gang, the central bank’s governor, attributed the move in the renminbi, or RMB, to market forces, adding that many currencies had depreciated against the dollar recently. — New York Times, "China’s Currency Moves Escalate Trade War, Rattling Markets," 5 Aug. 2019 Analysts believe the rupee could depreciate to as much as Rs80 per dollar. — Prathamesh Mulye, Quartz India, "Why the Modi government can’t pass on the benefits of falling crude oil prices," 23 Apr. 2020 At times of market stress, such as now, emerging market currencies depreciate, which in turn increases their dollar funding liability. — Adrian Croft, Fortune, "King dollar is back, creating a big headache for the global economy at the worst possible time," 22 Mar. 2020

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