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   Dep·re·cate

   /ˈdeprəˌkāt/

   

   verb

   • 1. express disapproval of: "what I deprecate is persistent indulgence" Similar disapprove ofdeploreabhorfind unacceptablebe againstfrown ontake a dim view oflook askance attake exception todetestdespiseexecratecriticizecensurecondemndenounceprotest againstinveigh againstrail againstinformal:knockslamhammercaneblastbad-mouthpull to piecespull aparthit out atslateslag offrubbisharchaic:slashvituperate againstreprobaterare:animadvert onaspersederogateOpposite praise
   • ▪ (chiefly of a software feature) be usable but regarded as obsolete and best avoided, typically due to having been superseded: "this feature is deprecated and will be removed in later versions"
   • 2. disparage or belittle (something): "he deprecates the value of children's television" Similar belittledisparagedenigraterun downdiscreditdecrycry downplay downmake little oftrivializeunderrateundervalueunderestimatediminishdepreciatedeflatethink little oftreat lightlyscoff atsneer atscorndisdaininformal:sell shortknockpooh-pooharchaic:hold cheaprare:derogatemisprizeminifyOpposite emphasizeoverrate

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘pray against’): from Latin deprecat- ‘prayed against (as being evil)’, from the verb deprecari, from de- (expressing reversal) + precari ‘pray’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. deprecative adjective
   • 2. deprecator noun

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   The meaning of DEPRECATE is to express disapproval of. How to use deprecate in a sentence.

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   to express earnest disapproval of: The physician’s committee moved to deprecate the standard American diet. Synonyms: minimize, decry, disparage, denounce, condemn. to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.). to depreciate; belittle:

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   DEPRECATE definition: 1. to not approve of something or say that you do not approve of something: 2. to say that you…. Learn more.

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   To deprecate is to show disapproval or to make someone feel unimportant by speaking to them disrespectfully, like seniors who deprecate younger students just for fun.

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   DEPRECATE meaning: 1. to not approve of something or say that you do not approve of something: 2. to say that you…. Learn more.

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   3 days ago · 4 meanings: 1. to express disapproval of; protest against 2. to depreciate (a person, someone's character, etc); belittle 3..... Click for more definitions.

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   Define deprecate. deprecate synonyms, deprecate pronunciation, deprecate translation, English dictionary definition of deprecate. express disapproval of; deplore, belittle, denounce, condemn: deprecate a criminal Not to be confused with: depreciate – lessen the value or price of;...

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   Deprecate Definition. To feel and express disapproval of; plead against. To depreciate; belittle. To try to avert by prayer. To mark (a component of a software standard) as obsolete to warn against its use in the future so that it may be phased out. To belittle or express disapproval of.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · ( transitive) To express disapproval of, protest or plead against. They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people. She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace. ( transitive) To belittle, depreciate. He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

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    Definition of deprecate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.