depreciate — to decrease in value over time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decrease in value over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/
Example Sentences
- My smartphone depreciated faster than my dating confidence after using dating apps.
- The company's stock will depreciate if they keep making phones that explode.
- Real estate in that area has depreciated significantly due to economic downturns.
depreciate
VERB[/dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/]
to decrease in value over time
New cars depreciate the moment they leave the dealership lot.
DE ate his PRECIOUS things — value drops, depreciate!
What some depreciate, others truly appreciate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'depreciare', meaning 'to lower the price of' or 'to pray away'. It combines the prefix 'de-' (down, away) with 'pretium' (price, value).
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + -preciate (from Latin pretium, price/value) = depreciate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My smartphone depreciated faster than my dating confidence after using dating apps.”
“The company's stock will depreciate if they keep making phones that explode.”
“Real estate in that area has depreciated significantly due to economic downturns.”
“Teachers shouldn't depreciate students' creative attempts, even if they're bizarre.”
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