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cheapen Definition

cheapen (c̸hēpən)

transitive verb

  1. to make cheap or cheaper
  2. to depreciate, belittle, or bring into contempt
  3. 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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