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cheapen

[ˈtʃiːpən]

cheapen Definition

  • 1to make something seem less valuable or of lower quality
  • 2to 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

Phrases with cheapen

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

    Example

    His constant texting during the date cheapened the moment.

  • 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.

  • 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.