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Devalue
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deevalyoo
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Simple meaning
What does Devalue mean?
Devalue means make something seem less valuable.
Dictionary definition
To make something seem less valuable, important, or respected.
Example sentences
Devalue in a sentence
easy
Do not devalue someone else's effort.
medium
Scratches can devalue a collectible card.
hard
Careless comments can devalue hard work and make people feel unappreciated.
Synonyms
Words like Devalue
undervalueUse when something is treated as less valuable than it is.
lessenUse when the value, importance, or effect becomes smaller.
Antonyms
Opposite words
valueUse when something is treated as important or worthwhile.
appreciateUse when recognizing worth or importance.
Word family
Devalue word family
Base word
value
verb
devalue
To make something seem less valuable.
adjective
devalued
Made to seem less valuable or important.
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Practice 1
What does devalue mean?
Devalue means to make something seem less valuable, important, or respected.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses devalue correctly?
This sentence uses devalue to mean make something seem less important or respected.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of devalue?
Appreciate means recognize value, which is the opposite of devalue.
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