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deprecate Definition

dep·re·cate (dep′rə kāt′)

transitive verb deprecated -·cat′ed, deprecating -·cat′·ing

  1. to feel and express disapproval of; plead against
  2. to depreciate; belittle
  3. Archaic to try to avert by prayer

Etymology: < L deprecatus, pp. of deprecari, to ward off by intercession < de-, off, from + precari, pray

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deprecate Synonyms

deprecate

v.

deplore, object, expostulate, belittle; see censure, depreciate 2, oppose 1.

deprecate Usage Examples

Object

  • attempt: We would deprecate any attempt to have such decision making streamlined or carried out by appointees of the department of health or other officials.

Modifying Another Word

  • strongly: I would strongly deprecate the former, for reasons which I will give.
  • also: We also deprecate the exaggerated language in which Mr. Hyam couched his submissions.
  • not: I do not deprecate the existence of sects in the world.