English Explanatory Dictionary

embase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To lower physically.
  2. To bring down or lower in position, status, etc.; to degrade, humiliate.
  3. To lower the value of (a coin, commodity etc.); to debase (a coin) with alloy.

Pronunciation

/ɪmˈbeɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-embase.wav

Word forms

embase embases embasing embased imbase

Etymology

From em- + base. Compare Old French embaissier.

Synonyms

debase humble relegate abase bring down to size cut down to size defame degrade demean demote depress discredit disgrace dishonour disparage downgrade embase give a bad name humiliate knock down to size put someone in their place reduce sink slur trim down to size whittle down to size alloy sophisticate adulter adulterate adulterize balderdash corrupt bastardize dash dilute

Derived words

embasement
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