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 steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
to break or fail to comply with a rule, law, or agreement
to give special importance or attention to something
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
to become smaller in size, amount, or value.

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