Definitions for depreciate

depreciate de·pre·ci·ate

Spelling: [dih-pree-shee-eyt]
IPA: /dɪˈpri ʃiˌeɪt/

Depreciate is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 557 anagrams from letters in depreciate (acdeeeiprt).

Definitions for depreciate

verb (used with object)

  1. to reduce the purchasing value of (money).
  2. to lessen the value or price of.
  3. to claim depreciation on (a property) for tax purposes.
  4. to represent as of little value or merit; belittle.

verb (used without object)

  1. to decline in value.

Origin of depreciate

1640-50; Late Latin dēpretiātus undervalued (past participle of dēpretiāre, in Medieval Latin spelling dēpreciāre), equivalent to Latin dē- de- + preti(um) Examples for depreciate

It has been usual to depreciate modern languages when compared with ancient.

That statement, simply put, means Beijing might actually try to depreciate its currency.

I do not wish from what I have said to depreciate confidence, so necessary to man.

Far be it from me, Sir, to depreciate merit so extraordinary.

His reputation is high among his countrymen, and you must not expect me to depreciate it.'

The production and export are strictly limited, so that prices may not depreciate.

It is no compliment to the Creator to depreciate His handiwork.

She liked to hear him praised, and, woman-like, began to depreciate him faintly.

He too will be apt to depreciate their application to the arts.

His part on the other hand was to depreciate their importance.

Word Value for depreciate
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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