devalue

Definitions

verb

1

To lower or remove the value of something.

Scotland is beaten only by properties in London, which increase in value by 64% on average when within half a mile of a station - although in some cases in the capital, being near to a station devalues the house.

2

To lose value; to depreciate.

Collocations

3

1

(verb.)

ADV

effectively

PREP

against

The euro fell sharply against the pound last month.

by

The company's reputation was devalued by the negative news coverage last month.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — lose in value

depreciate
undervalue
devaluate

verb — remove the value from

devaluate

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Scotland is beaten only by properties in London, which increase in value by 64% on average when within half a mile of a station - although in some cases in the capital, being near to a station devalue

Wiktionary

02

If the governments devalue the currency in order to betray all creditors, you politely call this procedure "inflation".

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03

Self-centered people like to devalue others.

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04

All you do is devalue me as a person.

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05

Algeria decided to devalue its currency.

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06

Billy's negative remarks devalue the contributions of non-native speakers to the website.

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