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depress

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Verb — To make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless.

How to use depress

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depress the market depress wages depress someone

Etymology

From Old French depresser, from Latin deprimere, "to press down," from de- + premere, "to press."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “depress” mean?

The word “depress” means to make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless. In plain terms, to make someone feel low, or to push something down or make it weaker/smaller.

How do you pronounce “depress”?

“Depress” is pronounced dih-PREHS (/dɪˈpɹɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “depress” in a sentence?

Here is “depress” used in a sentence: “The grey weather always seems to depress him.”

What part of speech is “depress”?

“Depress” is a verb.

Where does the word “depress” come from?

The word “depress” comes from Latin. From Old French depresser, from Latin deprimere, "to press down," from de- + premere, "to press.".

How many meanings does “depress” have?

“Depress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless.

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