Deprecate
To express disapproval of something; to condemn or belittle.
verbDeprecate
To express disapproval of something; to condemn or belittle.
verbImagine This
The company’s board of directors disapproved the president’s proposal to spend more money on Research and Development because the cash reserve has depreciated to a very low level.
Sounds Like
Phonetic: /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/ (DE-prih-kayt)
Looks Like
Depreciate → Reduce in value
Remember This
Remember this: deprecate means to express disapproval; depreciation is a noun referring to a decrease in value. They are often confused with related but distinct terms.
Other Forms
Note
Deprecate is used to express disapproval of actions, policies, or proposals in formal writing. Do not confuse with depreciate (to lose value) or deprecation (the act or process of expressing disapproval or of diminishing value). In computing, 'deprecated' means a feature is discouraged and slated for removal.