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   depress

   /dɪˈprɛs/

   verb

   • 1. make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected: "that first day at school depressed me" Similar make sadsaddenmake unhappycast downget downmake gloomymake despondentdispiritdampen someone's spiritsbreak someone's spiritdash someone's hopesdisheartendemoralizediscouragedauntcrushshakedesolatemake desolateweigh downweigh heavily onhang overoppressupsetdistressgrievehauntharrowcause suffering tobreak someone's heartmake someone's heart bleedbring tears to someone's eyesinformal:give someone the bluesmake someone fed upknock the stuffing out ofknock for sixknock sidewaysarchaic:dejectOpposite cheer up
   • 2. reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system): "fear of inflation in America depressed bond markets" Similar slow downslow upreducelowerweakensapdevitalizeimpairdeflatelimitcheckcurbbridleinhibitrestrictreducelowercutcheapenput downkeep downmark downdiscountdeflatedepreciatedevaluediminishdowngradeinformal:slashaxeOpposite encourageraise
   • 3. push or pull (something) down into a lower position: "depress the lever" Similar push (down)press (down)exert pressure onlowerhold downthumbtapoperateactivateactuateOpposite lift

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French depresser, from late Latin depressare, frequentative of deprimere ‘press down’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. depressible adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPRESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to reduce the value of something in money: depress prices The high number of houses for sale is depressing prices. depress earnings The rise in the value of the dollar has depressed the company's earnings this year. depress profits Slower economic growth could depress profits.

   • English (US)

     depress the economy High interest rates are continuing to...

   • Znaczenie Depress, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     depress definicja: 1. to cause someone to feel unhappy and...

   • Depress: Portuguese Translation

     depress translate: deprimir, deprimir, diminuir. Learn more...

   • Depress: Polish Translation

     depress translate: przygnębiać, obniżać, osłabiać. Learn...

   • Depress: Ukrainian Translation

     depress - translate into Ukrainian with the...

   • Depress: Arabic Translation

     DEPRESS translate: يَشْعُر بِالكَآبة. Learn more in the...

   • Depress: Thai Translation

     depress translate: ทำให้เศร้าใจ, ทำให้หดหู่ใจ. Learn more in...

   • Depress: German Translation

     depress translate: deprimieren, einschränken. Learn more in...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › depressDepress Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Depress is a verb that means to press down, to cause to sink, to lessen, or to sadden. It can also refer to a medical condition or a market trend. See synonyms, examples, and word history of depress.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › depressDEPRESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Depress is a verb that means to make sad, lower in value, or press down. It comes from Latin dēprimere, meaning to press down. See synonyms, example sentences, and word history of depress.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEPRESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of depress as a verb in different contexts, such as causing sadness, reducing value, or pressing down. See how to use depress in sentences from various sources and languages.

7. www.healthline.com › health › depressionDepression: What It Is, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, and More -...

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   Oct 27, 2023 · Depression is a mood disorder that affects your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Learn about the signs, causes, types, and treatments of depression, and how to prevent and cope with it.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEPRESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. to lower in spirits; make gloomy; deject 2. to weaken or lower the force, vigour, or energy of 3. to lower.... Click for more definitions.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › depressDepress - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Depress means to lessen the activity or power of something. If you want to depress the spread of poverty, you need to find ways to slow it down, like by bringing education and skill-building resources into the poorest communities.