devalue — to reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /diːˈvæljuː/
Example Sentences
- My mom devalued my gaming skills by calling them 'button pressing talent.'
- The new policy devalued the local currency by 15%.
- Don't devalue yourself just because you failed one test.
devalue
VERB[/diːˈvæljuː/]
to reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something
to reduce or underestimate the worth or importance of something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'de-' (meaning to reduce or reverse) combined with 'value' (from Latin 'valere' meaning to be worth). The word emerged in English in the 20th century to describe the reduction of monetary or intrinsic worth.
Breakdown
de- (reduce, reverse) + value (worth, from Latin valere) = devalue
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom devalued my gaming skills by calling them 'button pressing talent.'”
“The new policy devalued the local currency by 15%.”
“Don't devalue yourself just because you failed one test.”
“He tends to devalue other people's opinions during meetings.”
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