Depreciate

Depreciate (V)

Pronunciation: dih-pree-shee-eyt

Word Meaning:

1. To decrease in value over time; to undergo a reduction in worth.
2. To express disapproval or criticize; to belittle or undervalue.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The car depreciated in value significantly after a few years of use.
2. It’s important to avoid making comments that may depreciate the efforts of others.
3. The economic downturn caused many properties to depreciate in the housing market.

Synonyms:

1. Devalue
2. Diminish
3. Decrease
4. Cheapen
5. Degrade

Antonyms:

1. Appreciate
2. Enhance
3. Increase
4. Improve
5. Upgrade

Word Meaning in Hindi: मूल्य कम होना (Mulya Kam Hona), कमी करना (Kami Karna), नीचा दिखाना (Neecha Dikhana)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. कुछ वर्षों के प्रयोग के बाद कार का मूल्य काफी कम हो गया। (The car depreciated in value significantly after a few years of use.)
2. दूसरों के प्रयासों को कमी करने वाले टिप्पणियों से बचना महत्वपूर्ण है। (It’s important to avoid making comments that may depreciate the efforts of others.)
3. आर्थिक संकट ने आवास बाजार में कई संपत्तियों की मूल्य को कम कर दिया। (The economic downturn caused many properties to depreciate in the housing market.)