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depress

[dɪˈprɛs]

depress Definition

  • 1make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected
  • 2reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system)

Using depress: Examples

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

  • Example

    The news of his death depressed her greatly.

  • Example

    The economic recession has depressed the housing market.

  • Example

    The cold weather is depressing my appetite.

  • Example

    The lack of progress on the project is depressing.

depress Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using depress

  • to become sad or despondent

    Example

    Whenever I watch sad movies, I tend to get depressed.

  • to make someone feel sad or discouraged

    Example

    The bad news about the company's financial situation depressed the spirits of the employees.

  • to cause a decline in the prices of goods or services

    Example

    The oversupply of oil has depressed the market, causing prices to drop significantly.

Phrases with depress

  • to push a button down

    Example

    To turn on the machine, you need to depress the button.

  • to push down on the brake pedal to slow down or stop a vehicle

    Example

    Make sure to depress the brake slowly to avoid sudden stops.

  • depress the clutch

    to push down on the clutch pedal to disengage the engine from the transmission

    Example

    Before shifting gears, you need to depress the clutch.

Origins of depress

from Latin 'deprimere', meaning 'press down'

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Summary: depress in Brief

The verb 'depress' [dɪˈprɛs] means to make someone feel dispirited or dejected, or to reduce the level or strength of activity in something. It can be used in contexts such as emotional states, economic systems, and biological processes. Examples include 'The news of his death depressed her greatly.' and 'The economic recession has depressed the housing market.' Phrases like 'depress the button' and idioms like 'get depressed' extend its usage.