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Definitions

devalue

[dee-val-yoo] / diˈvæl yu /
VERB
depreciate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decrease devaluate lower revalue undervalue
STRONG
cheapen debase decry underrate
WEAK
devalorize knock off mark down nose-dive take down write down write off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
increase praise raise
STRONG
enhance laud upgrade
WEAK
overvalue

Example Sentences

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“I don’t want to devalue our core offering.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

If Washington and Tokyo were to team up to devalue the dollar and prop up the yen, there could be benefits for both sides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

“The government would like to increase competitiveness rather than devalue the currency.”

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

In addition, Malawi has been forced to devalue its currency and was recently crippled by fuel shortages and nationwide power outages.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

If pennies become worthless, does that devalue our thoughts to less than nothing?

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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