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cheapen

[chee-puhn] / ˈtʃi pən /
VERB
diminish worth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
debase degrade demean denigrate disparage mar minimize
STRONG
abase belittle corrupt damage decline decry depreciate derogate devalue discredit downgrade drop fall lower reduce ruin spoil undervalue
WEAK
beat down lose value mark down render worthless write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approve boost compliment elevate enhance honor improve laud praise upgrade
STRONG
ascend commend dignify exalt go up grow increase overrate overvalue raise rise value win
WEAK
appreciate

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Cheapen it to its lowest point and urge its use for power and cook stoves until such time that you find yourselves able to supply gas for heating purposes of all kinds.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various