depress — to make someone feel very sad and without hope
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel very sad and without hope
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpres/
Korean meaning: 우울하게 하다, 의기소침하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 디-프레스 (강세: 프레스)
Example Sentences
- My bank account balance really depresses me every month.
- The news about climate change tends to depress young people.
- Don't depress the gas pedal too hard or you'll waste fuel.
depress
VERB//dɪˈpres//
to make someone feel very sad and without hope
Bad grades depress the student
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Don't let sorrow depress - break free to express what you suppress!
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Origin
From Latin deprimere, combining de- (down) and premere (to press). The word entered English in the 14th century with the literal meaning of pressing down, later developing the psychological sense of lowering one's mood or spirits.
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“My bank account balance really depresses me every month.”
“The news about climate change tends to depress young people.”
“Don't depress the gas pedal too hard or you'll waste fuel.”
“Monday mornings never fail to depress office workers worldwide.”
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