Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
devalue
verb
/diːˈvæljuː/
Definition
To reduce or diminish the value of something.
Examples
- The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.
- His constant criticism seemed to devalue her contributions to the project.
- They feared that the changes in policy would devalue their investments.
Meaning
Devalue means to lower the worth or importance of something, often in an economic context.
Synonyms
- lower
- diminish
- reduce
- discount
- undervalue
