Definition of devalue Devalue

/dɪvæˈljuˌ/ - [divatlyu] - de•val•ue

We found 7 definitions of devalue from 4 different sources.

What does devalue mean?

Verb devalues, devaluing, devalued
devalue - lower the value or quality of; "The tear devalues the painting"
		modify, alter, change make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
		depreciate lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again"
		alloy, debase make an alloy of
		lour, lower set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"
devalue - remove the value from; deprive of its value
		devaluate
		cheapen, degrade lower the grade of something; reduce its worth
		demonetise, demonetize deprive of value for payment; "demonetize a coin"
devalue - lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again"
		depreciate, undervalue, devaluate
		revalue, apprise, apprize, appreciate value anew; "revalue the German Mark"
		depreciate lose in value; "The dollar depreciated again"
		decrease, diminish, lessen, fall decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fell to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"