Pronunciation: /ˈtʃiːpən/

Definitions of cheapen

verb to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality

Example Sentences

A1 Buying knockoff products can cheapen the shopping experience.

A2 Some people believe that using too many filters on photos can cheapen the artistry of photography.

B1 The company decided not to lower their prices further as they didn't want to cheapen the value of their product.

B2 The author refused to allow any changes to the book cover as it would cheapen the overall look and feel of the novel.

C1 The director was adamant that no shortcuts be taken during filming in order to not cheapen the production quality of the movie.

C2 The artist was fiercely protective of their work and would never allow any alterations that could cheapen the integrity of the piece.

Examples of cheapen in a Sentence

formal Using substandard materials will cheapen the overall quality of the product.

informal Cutting corners will only cheapen the end result.

slang Don't use that knockoff brand, it will just cheapen your style.

figurative His constant lies cheapen the value of his words.

Grammatical Forms of cheapen

past tense

cheapened

plural

cheapens

comparative

cheaper

superlative

cheapest

present tense

cheapen

future tense

will cheapen

perfect tense

has cheapened

continuous tense

is cheapening

singular

cheapen

positive degree

cheap

infinitive

to cheapen

gerund

cheapening

participle

cheapened

Origin and Evolution of cheapen

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cheapen' originated from the Old English word 'ceapian' meaning to trade or bargain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cheapen' evolved to also mean to lower the value or quality of something, in addition to its original meaning of bargaining or trading.