decline
decline
Meaning of decline
refuse politely
eine Einladung oder ein Angebot freundlich nicht annehmen
Pronunciation
decline with German translation
decline usage examples
I politely decline the offer.
Ich lehne das Angebot freundlich ab.
She always declines invitations like that.
Sie lehnt solche Einladungen immer ab.
decline synonyms
What's the difference between decline, turn down, reject, refuse, pass up, and spurn
ENShe turned down the invitation to the conference.
ENThe committee rejected his application.
ENHe refused to sign the contract.
Advanced: broader words
let an opportunity go
ENI couldn't pass up the chance to work abroad.
literary: reject with contempt
ENShe spurned his attempts at reconciliation.
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decline belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.
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decline meaning: what does it mean?
refuse politely
decline pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
decline is pronounced as /dɪˈklaɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
decline definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Ich lehne das Angebot freundlich ab. Translation: I politely decline the offer.
Is decline part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, decline can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is decline part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, decline can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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