deprecate
gb/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
C1
English
rosszall, kifogásol, elavultnak jelöl, kisebbíti a saját érdemeit, szerénykedik
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
deprecate [something]
The report deprecated the use of solitary confinement for young offenders.
A jelentés rosszallta a fiatalkorú elkövetők magánzárkában tartását.
Several scientists deprecated the claim as misleading.
Több tudós kifogásolta az állítást, mert félrevezetőnek tartották.
I don’t want to deprecate anyone’s efforts, but the plan needs work.
Learner examples
Many people deprecate lying.
Sokan rosszallják a hazudozást.
She deprecated the rude comments.
Rosszallta a durva megjegyzéseket.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with depreciate (= lose value in money terms).
Meaning
criticize or express disapproval
Collocations
deprecate the practice
|deprecate the idea
|deprecate the use of something
|deprecate such behavior
|strongly deprecate
|publicly deprecate
|deprecate remarks
|deprecate violence
|deprecate discrimination
|deprecate a policy
Synonyms
criticize (More common and less formal.)
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condemn (Stronger; suggests moral judgment.)
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disapprove of (Often less direct than criticize.)
Antonyms
praise (Express approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
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endorse (Publicly support rather than criticize.)
Themes
communication
|opinions
|society
Definition
to say you think something is bad or wrong
To criticize something or express disapproval of it, especially in a formal or public way.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
deprecate [feature/API/method] (in favor of [replacement])
The maintainers deprecated the old authentication endpoint in the latest release.
A karbantartók a legújabb kiadásban elavultnak jelölték a régi hitelesítési végpontot.
This function is deprecated and may be removed in a future version.
Ez a függvény elavultnak van jelölve, és egy későbbi verzióban eltávolíthatják.
They deprecated the flag in favor of a safer default setting.
Learner examples
The old API is deprecated.
A régi API elavultnak van jelölve.
This method was deprecated last year.
Ezt a metódust tavaly jelölték elavultnak.
Common mistake:
Deprecated usually means 'still available but discouraged', not 'already removed'.
Meaning
mark as outdated in software
Collocations
deprecate an API
|deprecate a method
|deprecate a function
|deprecate a parameter
|deprecate a feature
|deprecate support for something
|be deprecated
|formally deprecated
|deprecated in favor of
|deprecated since version 2.0
Synonyms
phase out (More general; emphasizes gradual replacement.)
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obsolete (Describes the state; deprecate is the act of labeling it that way.)
Antonyms
introduce (Make a new feature available rather than discouraging use.)
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support (Continue to maintain and recommend use.)
Themes
technology
|software
Definition
to say a software feature should not be used anymore
To officially label a software feature, method, or API as outdated and not recommended for use, usually because it will be replaced or removed in the future.
VERB
C2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
deprecate oneself; deprecate [one's achievements/work]
He kept deprecating his own work, even though everyone admired it.
Folyton kisebbítette a saját munkáját, pedig mindenki csodálta.
She laughed and deprecated her achievement as “nothing special.”
Nevetett, és úgy beszélt az eredményéről, mintha az „semmi különös” lenne.
Try not to deprecate yourself when you talk about the project.
Learner examples
Don’t deprecate yourself.
Ne kisebbítsd magad.
He always deprecates his skills.
Mindig kisebbíti a saját képességeit.
Common mistake:
This sense is about modesty or self-criticism; it is different from depreciate (= lose value).
Meaning
play down one's own worth
Collocations
deprecate oneself
|deprecate your own achievements
|deprecate his contribution
|deprecate her role
|constantly deprecate
|tend to deprecate
|self-deprecating (related adjective)
|deprecating humor (related phrase)
|deprecating remarks about oneself
|deprecate your efforts
Synonyms
downplay (More common; focuses on making something seem less important.)
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belittle (Often harsher; can suggest unfairly making something seem small.)
Antonyms
boast (Speak with excessive pride instead of modestly minimizing.)
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brag (Informal; openly claim credit rather than downplay it.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|social
Definition
to talk about yourself as less important than you are
To speak modestly about yourself or your achievements, often by minimizing their importance or value.
Grammar
Dictionary form
deprecate
IPA
GB/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
de - prec - ate (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: deprecate
- 3rd Person Singular: deprecates
- Present Participle: deprecating
- Past: deprecated
Word family
Forms
deprecates
verb
deprecating
verb
deprecated
verb
Core family
deprecation
noun
Related words
deprecatingly
adverb C1
Expressions
deprecated in favor of [something]
1/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪtɪd ˈɪn fˈeɪvɚ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
replaced by something recommended
use the new thing, not the old one
Examples
- The legacy endpoint is deprecated in favor of the v2 API.
- This option is deprecated in favor of automatic configuration.
- The old class was deprecated in favor of a simpler interface.
Learner examples
- This method is deprecated in favor of a new one.
not to deprecate [something], but ...
1/nˈɑt tə dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt sˈʌmθɪŋ | bˈʌt |/
fixed phrase
formal
polite disclaimer before criticism
a polite way to start a criticism
Examples
- Not to deprecate your idea, but the budget doesn’t allow it.
- Not to deprecate their work, but the data set is too small.
- Not to deprecate the effort involved, but the result isn’t usable.
Learner examples
- Not to deprecate your plan, but it may be too expensive.