Devalue

Pronunciation: /diˈvæljuː/

Definitions of devalue

verb to reduce or diminish the value or worth of something

Example Sentences

A1 She devalues her own worth by constantly comparing herself to others.

A2 The company's decision to devalue their currency led to a decrease in exports.

B1 The new policy may devalue the importance of traditional teaching methods.

B2 The scandal caused the company's reputation to devalue significantly.

C1 The artist refused to devalue his work by selling it at a lower price.

C2 The government's actions have devalued the currency and caused inflation to rise.

Examples of devalue in a Sentence

formal The decision to devalue the currency was met with backlash from economic experts.

informal I heard they're planning to devalue the company's stock next week.

slang They really devalued the concert tickets this year, I got mine for half the price!

figurative Her constant criticism seemed to devalue his self-worth over time.

Grammatical Forms of devalue

• past tense: devalued
• plural: devalues
• comparative: more devalued
• superlative: most devalued
• present tense: devalues
• future tense: will devalue
• perfect tense: has devalued
• continuous tense: is devaluing
• singular: devalues
• positive degree: devalue
• infinitive: to devalue
• gerund: devaluing
• participle: devalued

Origin and Evolution of devalue

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'devalue' originated from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'away' and the word 'value' meaning 'the worth of something'.

Evolution of the word: Initially, 'devalue' was used to refer to the reduction of the value or worth of something. Over time, it has also come to be used in economic contexts to describe the deliberate reduction in the official value of a country's currency relative to other currencies.