Cheapen for Dummies

Hey there! So, when we talk about "cheapen," we're talking about making something seem less valuable or less important. It's like when you buy a really fancy shirt, and then you see someone else wearing the exact same shirt that they got for a much lower price. It kind of makes your shirt feel less special, right? That's because it seems like the value of your shirt has been "cheapened" by the fact that someone else got it for a bargain.

So, "cheapen" can be used in a few different ways. It can refer to making something seem less prestigious or of lower quality. Like if someone makes a really special award, but then they start giving it out to just anyone, it might cheapen the honor of receiving the award. Or, it can also be used to describe how someone's actions or words can make a situation feel less genuine or meaningful. For example, if someone tells a joke at a serious event, it might cheapen the importance of the occasion.

Does that help to explain what "cheapen" means? Let me know if there's anything else you want to know!