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What is another word for Depreciate? – 113 Depreciate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    decrease diminish reduce lessen lower drop sink fall decline slump deteriorate worsen impair damage harm weaken enfeeble debilitate cripple undermine erode depreciate lose value drop in value decrease in value fall in value slump in value decline in value

    Meaning of Depreciate

    According to Merriam-Webster, "to depreciate" means to lower the value of something, to become less valuable, or to lose value over time.

    Definitions

    • The Cambridge Dictionary defines "depreciate" as to become less valuable or to make something less valuable.
    • The Oxford Dictionary states that "depreciate" means to reduce the value of something, especially by allowing it to become worn or damaged.

    Example Uses

    • The company's assets will depreciate over time due to wear and tear.
    • The value of the currency depreciated significantly after the economic crisis.
    • The new policy aims to prevent the environment from depreciating further.
    • The antique furniture depreciated in value after it was damaged in the fire.
    • The company's reputation will depreciate if they don't address the customer complaints.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    appreciate increase enhance augment boost raise elevate grow expand strengthen fortify ameliorate improve upgrade escalate heighten intensify magnify multiply augment appreciate in value gain value increase in value