depress
Translation
to depress, to sadden, to push down
Examples
The sad news depressed everyone.
The sad news depressed everyone.
Depress the button to start the machine.
Depress the button to start the machine.
High interest rates can depress the economy.
High interest rates can depress the economy.
Grammar Patterns
to depress ((sb.)) The bad news depressed him.
to depress ((sth.)) Depress the lever to open the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sadden, discourage, lower; Antonyms: elate, encourage, raise
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (down) + 'premere' (to press). It literally means 'to press down'.
Memory Tips
Imagine pressing something down: you can press down someone's mood, a physical button, or an economy.