depress

//dɪˈprɛs//
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Verb

depressInfinitive
depressPresent tense
depressedPast tense
depressedPast participle
depressingPresent participle
depressesThird-person singular
1

To make someone feel sad, hopeless, or without enthusiasm.

The rainy weather always depresses me.

2

To push or press something down.

Depress the button to start the machine.

3

To reduce the level or strength of something, especially economic activity or prices.

The economic crisis depressed housing prices across the country.

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