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degrades

The correct spelling is degrades.

How to pronounce degrades

verb

Say it like: Deg-rad-es

The correct spelling is degrades. To lower in value or social position. For example: "Fred degrades himself by his behaviour."

Usage Examples

Fred degrades himself by his behaviour.

The DNA sample has degraded.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To lower in value or social position.
  2. 2.To reduce in quality or purity.
  3. 3.To reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down.

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