"Cheapens" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Cheapens" Meaning

to make something seem less valuable or attractive by lowering its quality or price.

"Cheapens" Examples

5 Usage Examples of "cheapens"

1. To take something seriously: The company's decision to replace the professional with an unqualified intern cheapens the institution's reputation.
2. To undermine something's value: The success of the new, cheaper copycat product cheapens the brand's exclusivity.
3. To make something less appealing: In addition to being physically uninviting, the neglected state of the park cheapens the atmosphere of the area.
4. To reduce something to a lower level: The introduction of reality TV shows has cheapened the art of storytelling on television.
5. To make something more common and less valuable: With the widespread use of free Wi-Fi, the novelty of expensive internet cafes has cheapened.