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- [dee-val-yoo]
- /diˈvæl yu/
- /ˌdiːˈvæl.juː/
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- [dee-val-yoo]
- /diˈvæl yu/
Definitions of devalue word
- verb devalue To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect. 3
- verb devalue To devalue the currency of a country means to reduce its value in relation to other currencies. 3
- verb devalue to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value 3
- verb devalue to reduce the value or worth of (something) 3
- verb transitive devalue to lessen or, sometimes, annul the value, importance, etc. of 3
- verb transitive devalue to subject (a monetary unit or a currency) to devaluation 3
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Origin of devalue
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; de- + value
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Parts of speech for Devalue
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
devalue popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
devalue usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for devalue
verb devalue
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
- devaluate — (transitive) To reduce in value.
- undervalue — to value below the real worth; put too low a value on.
- decry — If someone decries an idea or action, they criticize it strongly.
Antonyms for devalue
verb devalue
- 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.
- laud — to praise; extol.
- upgrade — an incline going up in the direction of movement.
- 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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