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depreciate

/dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/

Meanings
verb
To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.

Examples :

"The antique chair began to depreciate in value over time. "
value business economy finance asset

Related Words

Illustration saying

saying verb

/ˈseɪɪŋ/

To pronounce.

"Please say your name slowly and clearly."

Illustration belittle

belittle verb

/bɨˈlɪt.əl/

To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.

"His older brother tried to belittle his accomplishments by saying anyone could win a spelling bee. "

Illustration estimated

estimated verb

/ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛstəmətɪd/

To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.

"The builders estimated the cost of the new roof to be around $5,000, based on the size and materials needed. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration disparage

disparage noun

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

"The disparage in their marriage was evident in the unequal division of household tasks. "

Illustration lessen

lessen verb

/ˈlɛsən/

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

"The doctor advised me to lessen my sugar intake to improve my health. "

Illustration decline

decline noun

/dɪˈklaɪn/

Downward movement, fall.

"The steep decline in the student population led to the school closing. "

Illustration original

original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived

"This manuscript is the original."

Illustration price

price noun

/pɹaɪs/

The cost required to gain possession of something.

"The price of the new textbook was too high for Sarah. "

Illustration depreciates

depreciates verb

/dɪˈpriːʃieɪts/ /dəˈpriːʃieɪts/

To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.

"A new car depreciates quickly in the first few years. "

Illustration sister

sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

Illustration antique

antique noun

/ænˈtiːk/

A grotesque representation of a figure; a gargoyle.

"The old stone building had a series of grotesque antique figures, or gargoyles, guarding its roof. "