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reject

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʒɛkt]

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Learn how to use reject in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to not accept someone or something. It’s like when a friend asks you to play and you say no. You’re not being mean; you just don’t want to play right now.

Example

She decided to reject the offer because it didn't feel right for her.

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He accepted the invitation instead of rejecting it.

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Why did she reject your invitation to the party?

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to decide not to take something offered. For example, when someone gives you a cookie, and you say no, you are rejecting the cookie.

Example

The committee chose to reject the proposal after much discussion.

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They accepted the new rule rather than rejecting it.

Example

What reasons made you reject the idea presented in class?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to say that something is not good enough. It's like when your teacher returns a paper and says you need to fix it instead of saying it's perfect.

Example

The editor did not reject the article; she thought it was very good.

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The teacher rejected his late assignment.

Example

What did the reviewer find that made him reject your application?

How to pronounce reject

Pronunciation: [rɪˈdʒɛkt]

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