Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheapen
verb
/ˈtʃiːpən/
Definition
To make something less valuable or to reduce its quality.
Examples
- Using cheap materials can cheapen the overall quality of a product.
- They feared that mass production would cheapen the art of craftsmanship.
- His careless words cheapen the value of genuine friendships.
Meaning
The term ‘cheapen’ refers to the act of lowering the worth or quality of an object, service, or concept, often by making it less expensive or inferior in quality.
Synonyms
- devalue
- undervalue
- discount
- reduce
- lower
