depreciate UK /dɪˈpɹiːʃɪeɪt/US /dəˈpriʃiˌeɪt/ verb3 •To lessen in price or estimated value; to lower the worth of.[…] which […] some over-severe philosophers may look upon fastidiously, or undervalue and depreciate. — 1678 •To decline in value over time. •To belittle or disparage.They depreciated him because he was the youngest on the team. formsdepreciated · depreciating · depreciates