DEPRESS


Meaning of DEPRESS in English

■ verb

1》 cause to feel utterly dispirited or dejected.

2》 reduce the level of activity in (a system).

3》 push or pull down into a lower position.

Derivatives

~ible adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~er , from late L. ~are , frequentative of deprimere 'press down'.

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