deprecate

CEFRB2

/ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To express disapproval of something or make it seem less important.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To belittle, depreciate.

Examples

  • Some programmers deprecate the use of outdated coding languages.

  • The company will deprecate the product.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdɛp.rɪˌkeɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

  2. To express disapproval of, protest or plead against.

  3. To pray against.

More examples

In context

  • We deprecate the old software version.

  • He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

  • She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace.

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Origin

verb

Borrowed from Latin dēprecātus, perfect active participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from dē- (“off”) + precor (“to pray”).