depreciate
Translation
to decrease in value, to belittle, to disparage
Examples
New cars depreciate in value very quickly.
New cars depreciate in value very quickly.
He tends to depreciate his own achievements.
He tends to depreciate his own achievements.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to decrease in value New cars depreciate quickly.
((sth.)) to belittle (sth.) He depreciated her efforts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: devalue, belittle; Antonyms: appreciate, increase
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'pretium' (price). Literally 'to lower the price'.
Memory Tips
Think 'de-price' – the price goes down. This helps remember its meaning of losing value.