Definition of Depreciate

to drop in value or worth over a period of time

Examples of Depreciate in a sentence

The new car starts to depreciate in value as soon as it is driven off the lot.  🔊

Because John was not financially savvy, he blew most of his lottery winnings on items that seemed to depreciate quickly.  🔊

The property will never depreciate in worth because it's in a prime location near the beach.  🔊

If the value of our currency continues to depreciate, it will soon be worthless abroad.  🔊

Alan would be stupid to pay the initial purchase price for a car that has already started to depreciate as an asset.  🔊

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