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depress

The correct spelling is depress.

How to pronounce depress

verb

IPA: /dɪˈpɹɛs/

Say it like: Dep-res-s

The correct spelling is depress. To press down. For example: "Depress the upper lever to start the machine."

Usage Examples

Depress the upper lever to start the machine.

Winter depresses me.

Lower productivity will eventually depress wages.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To press down.
  2. 2.To make depressed, sad or bored.
  3. 3.To cause a depression or a decrease in parts of the economy.
  4. 4.To bring down or humble; to abase (pride, etc.).
  5. 5.To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

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