Cheapen: meaning, definitions and examples

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cheapen

[ ˈtʃiː.pən ]

^{Context #1}

influence negatively

To lower the quality or value of something, making it seem less important or less valuable

Synonyms

depreciate, devalue, diminish

Examples of usage

He cheapened the painting by hanging it in a poorly lit room.
Using too many discounts can cheapen the brand image.

^{Context #2}

make less expensive

To reduce the cost of something, making it more affordable or cheaper

Synonyms

discount, lower, reduce

Examples of usage

The store constantly cheapens its products to attract more customers.
They decided to cheapen the tickets for the event to increase attendance.

Translations

Translations of the word "cheapen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 baratear

🇮🇳 सस्ता करना

🇩🇪 verbilligen

🇮🇩 memurahkan

🇺🇦 здешевлювати

🇵🇱 tanieć

🇯🇵 安くする (yasuku suru)

🇫🇷 réduire le prix

🇪🇸 abaratar

🇹🇷 ucuzlatmak

🇰🇷 값을 내리다 (gabs-eul naerida)

🇸🇦 خفض السعر (khafd alssier)

🇨🇿 zlevnit

🇸🇰 zlacniť

🇨🇳 降低价格 (jiàngdī jiàgé)

🇸🇮 zmanjšati ceno

🇮🇸 lækka verð

🇰🇿 бағасын төмендету (bağasın tömendetu)

🇬🇪 გაიაფება (gaiafeba)

🇦🇿 ucuzlaşdırmaq

🇲🇽 abaratar

Word origin

The word 'cheapen' originated from the Middle English word 'chepe', meaning 'bargain' or 'purchase'. Over time, it evolved to include the concept of reducing the value or quality of something. The negative connotation of 'cheapen' reflects society's perception that lowering quality or price can have detrimental effects on the overall value of a product or service.