devaluate

verb

de·​val·​u·​ate (ˌ)dē-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt How to pronounce devaluate (audio)
-yü-ˌāt
devaluated; devaluating; devaluates

Examples of devaluate in a Sentence

plans to devaluate the peso
Recent Examples on the Web
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The best way to respond to love bombing Over time, love bombers shift from a position of idealizing their new partner and expressing their feelings in an over-the-top positive way to devaluating their partner in a critical and demeaning way. Dr. Cortney Warren, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 Alas, this introduces a great deal of noise and bias in the system, devaluating trust and revaluing old school methods, such as the analogue interview or an informal chat in the cafeteria, not to mention word of mouth recommendations, which lead to nepotistic appointments and harm diversity. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 The move is likely to further devaluate Iran’s currency, create a liquidity crunch and be viewed in Tehran as a significant escalation, said Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, founder of Bourse & Bazaar, a think tank focused on Iran’s economy. John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Oct. 2020 The country's currency, the Real, was devaluated by 10% and the national stock market, Bovespa, temporarily halted trading when the implications against Temer were made public. Flora Charner, CNN, 28 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of devaluate was in 1898

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“Devaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devaluate. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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