declined
Pronunciación: [dɪˈklaɪnd]
Palabra
Contexto: «refusal»
(verb) to say no to something or to not accept an offer. When someone asks you to do something, and you decide not to do it, you have declined their request.
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She declined the invitation to the party because she had other plans.
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He did not decline the job offer; he accepted it with enthusiasm.
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Did you decline the offer they made to you?
Contexto: «decrease»
(verb) to become less or lower in number, quality, or strength. Like when your favorite team’s chances of winning get reduced over time.
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Over the years, the number of people smoking has declined significantly.
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The amount of pollution did not decline; it actually increased last year.
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Have the prices declined since the summer?
Contexto: «lifespan»
(verb) when health or strength gets worse as time goes on. This is like when a person's body doesn't work as well as it did when they were younger.
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As he grew older, his physical ability declined but he remained active.
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Her health did not decline suddenly; it took many years.
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Do you think your energy levels will decline as you age?
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