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Meaning of deprecate

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deprecate

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To belittle or express disapproval of.

    Example: He deprecates any praise of his own merits.

  2. To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.

    Example: It is still supported but strongly deprecated.

  3. To pray against.

  4. To regret deeply.