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refuses

Pronunciation: [rɪˈfjuzɪz]

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Learn how to use refuses in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to say no to something or someone. When you don't want to do what someone is asking, you refuse. It’s like telling someone, ‘I don’t want that.’

Example

She refuses to eat broccoli because she doesn’t like the taste.

Example

He doesn’t refuse to help his friends when they ask him.

Example

Why does she refuse to join the team?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to not accept a request or offer. When someone asks you to do something and you say no, that's a refusal.

Example

He always politely refuses any offers of help.

Example

They never refuse help when it's needed.

Example

Did she refuse his invitation to the party?

How to pronounce refuses

Pronunciation: [rɪˈfjuzɪz]

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