Decline
Definition
(verb) To refuse something politely or to become less in number, quality, or strength
Examples
“I tried to decline the second slice of cake, but my willpower was on vacation.”
“I had to decline the job offer in Boston.”
“She declined his invite and went home early.”
“Sales at the shop started to decline after Christmas.”
“We watched his energy decline after the night shift.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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