cheapen

/ˈtʃiːpən/verb
Middle School
1

To decrease the value or price of; to make cheaper.

2

To make vulgar.

3

To become cheaper.

4

To bargain for, ask the price of.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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