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deprecates

The correct spelling is deprecates.

How to pronounce deprecates

verb

Say it like: Dep-rec-ate-s

The correct spelling is deprecates. To belittle or express disapproval of. For example: "He deprecates any praise of his own merits."

Usage Examples

He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

It is still supported but strongly deprecated.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To belittle or express disapproval of.
  2. 2.To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
  3. 3.To pray against.
  4. 4.To regret deeply.

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