devalue

//diːˈvæljuː//
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Verb

devalueInfinitive
devaluePresent tense
devaluedPast tense
devaluedPast participle
devaluingPresent participle
devaluesThird-person singular
1

To reduce the official value of a currency in relation to other currencies.

The government decided to devalue the currency to boost exports.

2

To reduce the worth, importance, or status of something or someone.

We should not devalue the contributions of volunteers.