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English verb: devalue | |||
| 1. | devalue (change) remove the value from; deprive of its value | ||
| Synonyms | devaluate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cheapen, degrade | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | demonetise, demonetize | ||
| 2. | devalue (change) lower the value or quality of | ||
| Samples | The tear devalues the painting. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | alloy, debase, depreciate, lour, lower | ||
| 3. | devalue (change) lose in value | ||
| Samples | The dollar depreciated again. | ||
| Synonyms | depreciate, devaluate, undervalue | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | decrease, diminish, fall, lessen | ||
| Verb group | depreciate | ||
| Antonyms | revalue, apprise, apprize, appreciate | ||
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