Cool MateMeaning of Depress
In simple words: To make someone feel very sad or low.
Depress in a sentence
How to use Depress
Use in neutral contexts. Avoid when discussing mental health lightly. More appropriate in serious discussions.
Grammar pattern
depress + object
Memory hint
Think of 'de-press' as taking away the press of happiness.
Related words
Collocations with Depress
- depress someone
- depress a mood
- depress rates
- depress feelings
- depress sales
Synonyms for Depress
- sadden
- dishearten
- dismay
- distress
- gloom
Opposites of Depress
- uplift
- cheer
- elate
Common mistakes with Depress
- Confused with 'repress' – to hold back emotions, not to make sad.
- Using it as an adjective – 'depressing' is the correct form instead.
- Mixing up tenses – make sure to use the right verb tense for context.
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More words like Depress
- Distress
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To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbstractB2
based on general ideas and not on any particular real person, thing or situation
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Frequently asked questions about Depress
What does Depress mean?
To make someone feel very sad or low.
What is the definition of Depress?
To make someone feel sad or to reduce their mood.
How do you use Depress in a sentence?
The news story really began to __depress__ me after reading it.
Can you give another example of Depress?
He didn't mean to __depress__ his friends with his problems.
What are synonyms for Depress?
Common alternatives include sadden, dishearten, dismay, distress, gloom.
What is the opposite of Depress?
Opposite meanings include uplift, cheer, elate.
What words go with Depress?
It commonly pairs with depress someone, depress a mood, depress rates, depress feelings, depress sales.
What are common mistakes when using Depress?
Confused with 'repress' – to hold back emotions, not to make sad. Using it as an adjective – 'depressing' is the correct form instead. Mixing up tenses – make sure to use the right verb tense for context.
How do you pronounce Depress?
US: //dɪˈprɛs//, UK: //dɪˈprɛs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Depress?
Use in neutral contexts. Avoid when discussing mental health lightly. More appropriate in serious discussions.
What CEFR level is Depress?
"Depress" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.