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write off vs depreciate

depreciate vs write off

write off and depreciate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
write off No No Yes No
depreciate No No Yes No
As verbs, depreciate is a hypernym of write off; that is, depreciate is a word with a broader meaning than write off:
  • write off: reduce the estimated value of something
  • depreciate: lower the value of something
write off (verb) depreciate (verb)
reduce the estimated value of something lose in value
concede the loss or worthlessness of something or somebody lower the value of something
write something fluently, and without hesitation belittle
cancel (a debt)
Difference between write off and depreciate

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