depreciate
/dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/
verb
- To decrease in value over time, especially regarding assets or currency.
- The company's equipment depreciates by 10% each year for tax purposes.
- New cars depreciate quickly once you drive them off the lot.
- If the economy weakens, the national currency may depreciate against the dollar.
- To speak about something or someone in a way that shows a lack of respect; to belittle.
- He would often depreciate his own achievements to avoid seeming boastful.
- It's not kind to depreciate your friend's efforts when they tried their best.
- The critic's review seemed designed to depreciate the artist's entire career.
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