devalue
//diːˈvæljuː//
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.