devalue

Word parts

de- + value

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /diːˈvæljuː/

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Verb

Plain form devalue

Third-person singular devalues

Past tense devalued

Past participle devalued

Present participle devaluing

1. To lower or remove the value of something.

   The bully tried to devalue his critics.

2. (money) To lose value.

   The government wanted to devalue the Australian dollar in relation to the euro.