deprecate
gb/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/ us/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
C1
Engels
rosszall, kifogásol, elavultnak jelöl, kisebbíti a saját érdemeit, szerénykedik
WERKWOORD
C1
FORMAL
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Many people deprecate lying.
Sokan rosszallják a hazudozást.
She deprecated the rude comments.
Rosszallta a durva megjegyzéseket.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with depreciate (= lose value in money terms).
Betekenis
criticize or express disapproval
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
praise (Express approval or admiration instead of disapproval.)
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endorse (Publicly support rather than criticize.)
Thema's
communication
|opinions
|society
Definitie
to say you think something is bad or wrong
To criticize something or express disapproval of it, especially in a formal or public way.
WERKWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The old API is deprecated.
A régi API elavultnak van jelölve.
This method was deprecated last year.
Ezt a metódust tavaly jelölték elavultnak.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Deprecated usually means 'still available but discouraged', not 'already removed'.
Betekenis
mark as outdated in software
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
phase out (More general; emphasizes gradual replacement.)
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obsolete (Describes the state; deprecate is the act of labeling it that way.)
Antoniemen
introduce (Make a new feature available rather than discouraging use.)
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support (Continue to maintain and recommend use.)
Thema's
technology
|software
Definitie
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.
WERKWOORD
C2
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Don’t deprecate yourself.
Ne kisebbítsd magad.
He always deprecates his skills.
Mindig kisebbíti a saját képességeit.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is about modesty or self-criticism; it is different from depreciate (= lose value).
Betekenis
play down one's own worth
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
downplay (More common; focuses on making something seem less important.)
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belittle (Often harsher; can suggest unfairly making something seem small.)
Antoniemen
boast (Speak with excessive pride instead of modestly minimizing.)
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brag (Informal; openly claim credit rather than downplay it.)
Thema's
communication
|emotions
|social
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
deprecate
IPA
GB/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
US/dˈɛpɹəkˌeɪt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
de - prec - ate (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Woordvormen
Verb
- Base: deprecate
- 3rd Person Singular: deprecates
- Present Participle: deprecating
- Past: deprecated
Woordfamilie
Forms
deprecates
verb
deprecating
verb
deprecated
verb
Core family
deprecation
noun
Related words
deprecatingly
adverb C1
Uitdrukkingen
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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Not to deprecate your plan, but it may be too expensive.