depreciates

verb

Definition of depreciatesnext
present tense third-person singular of depreciate
1
as in reduces
to diminish the price or value of a faded finish will really depreciate your car when you decide to trade it in

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2
as in diminishes
to express scornfully one's low opinion of dared to depreciate Shakespeare, saying his works have no relevance for modern audiences

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for depreciates
  1. reduces
  2. diminishes
  3. minimizes
  4. criticizes
Verb
  • Studies show that switching between tasks reduces efficiency, increases mistakes, and exhausts the brain faster than focused work does.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This daily process keeps me aligned with my goals and reduces unnecessary stress.
    Sardor Umrdinov, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reduces
Verb
  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of diminishes
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  • Adopting a hyper-local approach can reduce transportation and packaging costs while facilitating a farm-to-table model that minimizes the use of preservatives.
    Shrikant Dash, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The windows are double-paned, which minimizes noise and energy consumption.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of minimizes
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  • Joe Mathews criticizes politicians for working to shut down homeless camps.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement The Freedom Party calls for an end to sanctions against Russia and criticizes Western military aid to Ukraine.
    Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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