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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈdep.rə.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dep-ri-keyt]
- /ˈdɛp rɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of deprecate word
- verb deprecate If you deprecate something, you criticize it. 3
- verb deprecate to express disapproval of; protest against 3
- verb deprecate to depreciate (a person, someone's character, etc); belittle 3
- verb deprecate to try to ward off by prayer 3
- verb transitive deprecate to feel and express disapproval of; plead against 3
- verb transitive deprecate to depreciate; belittle 3
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Origin of deprecate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin dēprecātus prayed against, warded off (past participle of dēprecārī), equivalent to dē- de- + prec(ārī) to pray + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Deprecate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deprecate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deprecate
verb deprecate
- derogate — to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract
- discountenance — to disconcert, embarrass, or abash: With his composure, he survived every attempt to discountenance him.
- frown — to contract the brow, as in displeasure or deep thought; scowl.
- object — anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
- rip — to cut or tear apart in a rough or vigorous manner: to rip open a seam; to rip up a sheet.
Antonyms for deprecate
verb deprecate
- sanction — authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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