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depreciates

/dɪˈpriːʃieɪts/ /dəˈpriːʃieɪts/

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

Examples :

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

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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. "

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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. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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disparage noun

/dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/

Inequality in marriage; marriage with an inferior.

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

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lessen verb

/ˈlɛsən/

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

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

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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decline noun

/dɪˈklaɪn/

Downward movement, fall.

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

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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though adverb

/ðəʊ/ /ðoʊ/

Despite that; however.

"I will do it, though."

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brother noun

/ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/

Son of the same parents as another person.

"My brother and I both attend the same high school. "

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enjoys verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪz/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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eating verb

/ˈiːtɪŋ/ /ˈitɪŋ/

To ingest; to be ingested.

"The children are eating lunch in the cafeteria. "