Meaning & use
devalue
To reduce the worth, importance, or price of something.
See it in a sentence
The central bank devalued the currency to make the country's exports cheaper abroad.
Constant criticism can devalue a student's confidence long before it affects their grades.
A note on using this word
Devalue applies both literally to currency or property and figuratively to a person's efforts, achievements, or feelings.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
revalueappreciate
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