devaluate
devaluate · devaluates · devaluated · devaluating
To devalue, reduce in valueTo devalue, reduce in value.
UK/dɪˈvæl.juː.eɪt/US/dɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo devalue, reduce in value.
lose in value
Forms
devaluates, devaluating, devaluated, devaluated| Base form | devaluate · to devaluate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | devaluates |
| Present participle | devaluating |
| Past simple | devaluated |
| Past participle | devaluated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- remove the value from; deprive of its value:devalue
- lose in value:depreciateundervaluedevalue
Word family
2 related wordsRelateddevaluation
Deriveddevaluator
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle