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deprecate in Portuguese

deprecate in Portuguese is depreciar, descontinuar — deprecate means to say clearly that you disapprove of something.

deprecate in Portuguese

depreciar
verb
(transitive) To express disapproval of, protest or plead against.
descontinuar
verb
(transitive, chiefly, computing) To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

What does "deprecate" mean?

  1. verb To say clearly that you disapprove of something.
    "She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace."
  2. verb To make something seem less important or valuable than it really is.
    "He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
  3. verb (computing) To officially mark something as outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works.
  4. verb To pray that something will not happen.
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deprecate in a sentence

  • She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace.
  • They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people.
  • He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

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What is "deprecate" in Portuguese?
"deprecate" in Portuguese is depreciar, descontinuar. deprecate means: To say clearly that you disapprove of something.
Are there other ways to say "deprecate" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "deprecate": depreciar, descontinuar.
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