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- [dee-val-yoo-eyt]
- /diˈvæl yuˌeɪt/
- /ˌdiː.ˈvæ.ljʊeɪt/
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- [dee-val-yoo-eyt]
- /diˈvæl yuˌeɪt/
Definition of devaluate word
- noun devaluate (transitive) To reduce in value. 1
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Origin of devaluate
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; de- + value + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Devaluate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devaluate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
devaluate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devaluate
verb devaluate
- diminish — to make or cause to seem smaller, less, less important, etc.; lessen; reduce.
- undervalue — to value below the real worth; put too low a value on.
- lessen — to become less.
- depress — If someone or something depresses you, they make you feel sad and disappointed.
- devalue — To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect.
Antonyms for devaluate
verb devaluate
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- overvalue — to value too highly; put too high a value on: They should be careful not to overvalue the property.
- raise — to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate: to raise one's hand; sleepy birds raising their heads and looking about.
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