Depreciate

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1. Verb

To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of; to represent as of little value or claim to esteem; to undervalue.

2. Verb

To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie.

3. Verb

lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again"
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