depreciate — to decrease in value over time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to decrease in value over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpriːʃieɪt/
Korean meaning: 가치가 하락하다, 감가상각되다
Korean pronunciation: 디**프리**시에이트
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
The used car continues to depreciate as wear becomes visible
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What some depreciate, others truly appreciate!
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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).
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“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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