verb
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deprecate
Deprecate (verb) means to say clearly that you disapprove of something.
verb
1
To say clearly that you disapprove of something.
"She deprecated any action which might disturb the peace."
"They deprecated the attempt to deny aid to homeless people."
2
To make something seem less important or valuable than it really is.
"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
3
(computing) To officially mark something as outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works.
4
To pray that something will not happen.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin dēprecātus, perfect active participle of dēprecor (“to pray against (a present or impending evil) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), pray for, intercede for (that which is in danger), rarely imprecate”), from dē- (“off”) + precor (“to pray”).
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What is the meaning of deprecate?
"deprecate" (verb) means to say clearly that you disapprove of something.
What is another word for deprecate?
Other words for "deprecate" include depreciate, vilipend.
What is the opposite of deprecate?
Opposites of "deprecate" include endorse, commend, overstate, praise, applaud, aggrandize.
What are the different meanings of deprecate?
"deprecate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To say clearly that you disapprove of something; 2. To make something seem less important or valuable than it really is; 3. (computing) To officially mark something as outdated and advise against using it, even though it still works.
