devalue

verb

de·​val·​ue (ˌ)dē-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

devalued; devaluing; devalues

transitive verb

1

: to institute the devaluation of (money)

2

: to lessen the value of

intransitive verb

: to institute devaluation

Synonyms of devalue

• reduce

Examples of devalue in a Sentence

The government has decided to devalue its currency.

Economic woes forced the government to devalue.

He argues that placing too many requirements on schools devalues the education they provide.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s vast economic reforms sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s economic overhaul sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued. — Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

The decision to eliminate these categories from the prime-time broadcast devalues the contributions of the talented people the Academy is meant to honor. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 July 2026

If anything, the money layer is hoping for a crash, because that will hugely devalue gaming intellectual property and allow the industry’s assets to be bought up extremely cheaply. — Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Rhymes for devalue

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Legal Definition

devalue

transitive verb

de·​val·​ue (ˌ)dē-ˈval-(ˌ)yü 

devalued; devaluing

1

: to institute the devaluation of (money)

2

: to lessen the value of

devaluing assets