cheapen
cheapen
Definition
cheapen (c̸hēp′ən)
transitive verb
- to make cheap or cheaper
- to depreciate, belittle, or bring into contempt
- Archaic to bargain for
Etymology: ME chepen < OE ceapian, to trade, buy (pres. meaning < cheap)
intransitive verb
to become cheap or cheaper
cheapen
Synonyms
cheapen
v.
cheapen
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- technology: However, improvements in and the cheapening of technology give us means of recording that were once available only to very rich organizations.
Object
- cost: In America the attempt to cheapen the cost of production has met with greater success.
- film: Some people say these scenes cheapen the film, and even others say it is just art.
- astronomy: It cheapens astronomy, like using Beethoven for commercial jingles.
- gospel: Love the sinner with all your heart, but don't cheapen the gospel for anyone!
- grace: We cheapen grace by abusing the material gifts that God gives us.
- debate: If the Secretary of State goes down that line, he will cheapen the debate on this vital area.
Modifying Another Word
- only: We only cheapen it by calling its human values " God " .
- n't: Love the sinner with all your heart, but do n't cheapen the gospel for anyone!
- often: This often cheapens a pen and the recipient takes little notice.
- so: Shame on Per Aspera for so cheapening the treasure they've published.
- just: It's also so freely available it just cheapens it innit.
- also: Higher efficiencies also cheapen electricity charges and benefit the environment.
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