Depreciate Meaning in English
word
dɪˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt
di-PREE-shee-ayt
dɪpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪt
di-PREE-shi-ayt
Definition
To lose value over time, especially for things like cars or currency. Can also mean to belittle or make something seem less important.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in finance, economics, or accounting, e.g., 'cars depreciate.' Can also mean criticizing or underestimating someone or something. Often confused with 'devalue', but 'depreciate' is often for gradual, natural loss of value.
Spanish: depreciar - devaluarPortuguese (BR): depreciar - desvalorizarPortuguese (PT): depreciar - desvalorizarChinese (Simplified): 贬值 - 跌价Chinese (Traditional): 貶值 - 跌價Hindi: मूल्य घटाना - अवमूल्यन करनाArabic: يخفض القيمة - يستهينBengali: মূল্যহ্রাস পাওয়া - অবমূল্যায়ন করা - অবজ্ঞা করাRussian: обесцениваться - снижаться в цене - принижатьJapanese: 価値が下がる - 過小評価するVietnamese: mất giá - xem nhẹKorean: 가치가 떨어지다 - 평가절하하다Turkish: değer kaybetmek - küçümsemekUrdu: قدر میں کمی آنا - کمتر سمجھناIndonesian: menyusut - meremehkan
Example Sentences
A new car depreciates quickly after you buy it.
basic
Electronics tend to depreciate over time.
basic
The currency depreciated against the dollar last year.
basic
If you drive the car a lot, it will depreciate even faster.
natural
Don’t let others depreciate your achievements.
natural
Most smartphones depreciate the moment you take them out of the box.
natural