depress Definition
- 1make (someone) feel utterly dispirited or dejected
- 2reduce the level or strength of activity in (something, especially an economic or biological system)
Using depress: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depress" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The news of his death depressed her greatly.
Example
The economic recession has depressed the housing market.
Example
The cold weather is depressing my appetite.
Example
The lack of progress on the project is depressing.
depress Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for depress
- discourage
- dishearten
- dismay
- demoralize
- diminish
- lower
- reduce
- weaken
Antonyms for depress
- encourage
- inspire
- uplift
Idioms Using depress
get depressed
to become sad or despondent
Example
Whenever I watch sad movies, I tend to get depressed.
depress the spirits
to make someone feel sad or discouraged
Example
The bad news about the company's financial situation depressed the spirits of the employees.
depress the market
to cause a decline in the prices of goods or services
Example
The oversupply of oil has depressed the market, causing prices to drop significantly.
Phrases with depress
depress the button
to push a button down
Example
To turn on the machine, you need to depress the button.
depress the brake
to push down on the brake pedal to slow down or stop a vehicle
Example
Make sure to depress the brake slowly to avoid sudden stops.
depress the clutch
to push down on the clutch pedal to disengage the engine from the transmission
Example
Before shifting gears, you need to depress the clutch.
Origins of depress
from Latin 'deprimere', meaning 'press down'
Summary: depress in Brief
The verb 'depress' [dɪˈprɛs] means to make someone feel dispirited or dejected, or to reduce the level or strength of activity in something. It can be used in contexts such as emotional states, economic systems, and biological processes. Examples include 'The news of his death depressed her greatly.' and 'The economic recession has depressed the housing market.' Phrases like 'depress the button' and idioms like 'get depressed' extend its usage.
