decline
decline
refuse politely
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decline with Chinese translation
decline usage examples
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role.
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decline belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
decline synonyms
What's the difference between decline / turn down / reject / refuse / deny / dismiss
informal to neutral; commonly used to say no to offers or invitations
She turned down the invitation to the conference.
neutral/formal; to refuse to accept, consider, or approve something — common for applications, proposals, ideas
The committee rejected his application.
direct verb meaning to say no to a request or offer; can be firmer than 'decline' in tone
He refused to sign the contract.
can mean to refuse a request or to state that something is not true (deny an allegation); often used in legal or factual contexts
The company denied his request for reimbursement. / He denied the allegation.
formal; to refuse to consider something seriously, to reject an idea, or to remove someone from a position
The judge dismissed the case. / The manager dismissed her concerns.
literary/strongly negative; to reject with disdain or scorn
She spurned his attempts at reconciliation.
informal; to decline or not take advantage of an opportunity
I couldn't pass up the chance to work abroad.
often literal (refuse entry) or figurative (refuse to accept someone or something)
The shelter had to turn away several refugees due to lack of space.
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How to pronounce decline and what this word means
decline means decline. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/
decline translation
decline
decline examples
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role.
decline transcription
/dɪˈklaɪn/, /tə dɪˈklaɪn/
Questions about this word
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?
Hiring managers may decline applications that don't match the role. Translation: Менеджеры по найму могут отклонять заявки, которые не подходят для роли.
Is decline part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
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Is decline part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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