What is "cheapens"

Usage examples of "cheapens".

That Boy immediately copied it, and added greatly to its effect by extending the fingers of the other hand in a line with those of the first, and vigorously agitating those of the two hands, --a gesture which acts like a puncture on the distended self-esteem of one to whom it is addressed, and cheapens the memory of the absent to a very low figure.

An invention which increases or cheapens the conveniences or comforts of life may be a fortune to its originator.

There is little point in playing in that mood - it cheapens the music.