cheapen

[ˈtʃiːpən]

cheapen Definition

• 1. to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality
• 2. to reduce the price of something

Using cheapen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cheapen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company's decision to use cheaper materials will cheapen the product.

• Example

  The overuse of special effects cheapened the movie.

• Example

  The store is cheapening their prices for the holiday season.

• Example

  I don't want to cheapen our friendship by borrowing money from you.

cheapen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cheapen

• devalue
• depreciate
• diminish
• lower
• reduce

Antonyms for cheapen

• enhance
• elevate
• improve
• heighten
• appreciate

Phrases with cheapen

• cheapen the moment

  to make a special moment or occasion seem less important or meaningful

  Example

  His constant texting during the date cheapened the moment.

• cheapen oneself

  to do something that lowers one's dignity or self-respect

  Example

  By lying on his resume, he cheapened himself in the eyes of his colleagues.

• cheapen the experience

  to make an experience less enjoyable or valuable

  Example

  The rude behavior of the staff cheapened the experience of dining at the restaurant.

Origins of cheapen

from 'cheap', meaning low in price or worth

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Summary: cheapen in Brief

The verb 'cheapen' [ˈtʃiːpən] means to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality, or to reduce the price of something. It can refer to physical objects, such as when a company uses cheaper materials to cheapen a product, or to experiences, such as when rude behavior cheapens the experience of dining at a restaurant. 'Cheapen' can also be used in phrases like 'cheapen the moment,' which means to make a special moment seem less important, and 'cheapen oneself,' which means to do something that lowers one's dignity.