DEPRECATE
/ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEPRECATE
To belittle or express disapproval of.
"He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
To declare something obsolescent; to recommend against a function, technique, command, etc. that still works but has been replaced.
"It is still supported but strongly deprecated."
To pray against.
Examples of DEPRECATE in a Sentence
- "He deprecates any praise of his own merits."
- "It is still supported but strongly deprecated."
Word Details
Is DEPRECATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEPRECATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEPRECATE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEPRECATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | p | r | e | c | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEPRECATE
100 words from the letters in DEPRECATE
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How to Use DEPRECATE in Word Games
DEPRECATE is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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