Depress (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lessen the activity or force of; "The rising inflation depressed the economy".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 2
Press down; "Depress the space key".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Lower (prices or markets); "The glut of oil depressed gas prices".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 5
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The thought of losing her job depressed her for weeks after receiving the news.
- His failing grades depressed him so much that he lost interest in studying altogether.
- The cold and gloomy weather always seemed to depress his mood and energy levels.
- Hearing about the war in the news depressed her and made her feel helpless.
- The loss of his loved one depressed him and made it difficult for him to move on.