The meaning of DETERIORATE is to make worse or lower in quality or value : impair. How to use deteriorate in a sentence.

If his aging heart had deteriorated since the pacemaker was put in, he might die within weeks.

To diminish or impair in quality, character, or value: Time and neglect had deteriorated the property.

Definition of deteriorate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The weather gradually deteriorated [= worsened] as the day went on. Exposure to rain and sun will gradually deteriorate the paint.

If something deteriorates, it becomes worse in some way. There are fears that the situation might deteriorate into full-scale war. [VERB] The weather conditions are deteriorating. [VERB] …

DETERIORATE definition: to make or become worse or inferior in condition, character, quality, value, etc. See examples of deteriorate used in a sentence.

When something gets worse due to neglect or an unfortunate health problem, stuff starts to deteriorate — or fall apart.

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DETERIORATED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of deteriorate 2. to become worse: . Learn more.