English dictionary
depress
verbPronunciation
dɪˈpɹɛs
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- lessen the activity or force of
verb
- press down
verb
- cause to drop or sink
verb
- lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
verb
- lower (prices or markets)
Example sentences
The rising inflation depressed the economy
Depress the space key
The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir
These news depressed her
The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
The glut of oil depressed gas prices