de valuate

de·val·u·ate

[dee-val-yoo-eyt]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object), de·val·u·at·ed, de·val·u·at·ing.
to devalue.

Origin:
1895–1900; de- + value + -ate1

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devalue or devaluate (diːˈvæljuː, diːˈvæljuːˌeɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -values, -valuing, -valued, -valuates, -valuating, -valuated
1.  to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value
2.  (tr) to reduce the value or worth of (something)
 
devaluate or devaluate
 
vb

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