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refuse

Aussprache: [rɪˈfjuz]

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Kontext: „decision-making“

(verb) to say 'no' when someone asks you to do something. When you refuse, you do not agree to something someone offers or wants you to do.

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I decided to refuse the invitation to the party because I had other plans.

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She did not refuse to help; in fact, she was eager to assist her friend.

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Why did you refuse to join the team?

Kontext: „waste management“

(noun) something that you do not want or need anymore, often something that is thrown away. Refuse is things like trash or garbage that is discarded.

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We should take out the refuse so the house stays clean.

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There was no refuse left in the yard; it was spotless.

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What should we do with this refuse?

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