reject

verb
/rɪˈdʒekt/

Meaning

to refuse to accept or consider something
to refuse to accept; to dismiss
to dismiss or refuse to accept, consider, or submit to

Example Sentences

The committee decided to reject the proposal.

The committee rejects his proposal.

She decided to reject the offer.

Synonyms

refuse, decline, dismiss, deny, turn down
Entry 1
refuse, decline, dismiss, deny
Entry 2
refuse, decline, deny, dismiss
Entry 3
decline, refuse, turn down, dismiss

Antonyms

accept, approve, embrace, welcome
Entry 1
accept, approve, embrace, welcome
Entry 2
accept, approve, embrace, welcome
Entry 3
accept, approve

Collocations

firmly reject, completely reject, reject outright, reject a proposal, reject an offer, reject proposal, reject application, reject offer, reject idea, reject firmly, reject a request
Entry 1
firmly reject, completely reject, reject outright, reject a proposal, reject an offer
Entry 2
reject proposal, reject application, reject offer, reject idea, reject firmly
Entry 3
reject an offer, reject a proposal, reject a request

More Example Sentences

I couldn't reject it more.

He got over the rejection and applied again.

My claim has been rejected, and I would like to know the reason and file an appeal.

My work permit application has been rejected, and I would like to know the appeal process.

Related Vocabularies

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
to relieve someone of a burden or load
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

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