Cool MateMeaning of Refuses
Declines to accept or agree to something.
In simple words: Says no to something or someone.
Refuses in a sentence
- She always refuses to eat vegetables.
- He refuses to follow the rules set by the committee.
- When asked for help, he often refuses without explanation.
- They refuse to participate in the event this year.
- Despite the offer, she refuses to change her mind.
How to use Refuses
Use 'refuses' in neutral contexts to indicate someone is not accepting an offer or request. Avoid in formal writing without context.
Grammar pattern
refuse + object
Memory hint
Think of 'rejects' to remember 'refuses' means to say no.
Related words
Collocations with Refuses
- refuses to comply
- refuses a request
- refuses an offer
- refuses help
- refuses payment
Synonyms for Refuses
- declines
- rejects
- denies
- turns down
- disallows
Opposites of Refuses
- accepts
- agrees
- yields
Common mistakes with Refuses
- Confused with 'refuse' (noun) which means trash.
- Incorrect subject-verb agreement: 'she refuse' instead of 'she refuses'.
- Misuse of tense: saying 'refused' when referring to something happening now.
Refuses appears in
Refuses in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يرفض
يقول لا لشيء أو لشخص ما.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্বীকার করে
কোনো কিছু বা কাউকে 'না' বলে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Weigert sich
Sagt zu etwas oder jemandem Nein.
- SpanishEspañol
Rechaza
Dice que no a algo o a alguien.
- Persianفارسی
امتناع کردن، رد کردن
به چیزی یا کسی «نه» میگوید.
- FrenchFrançais
Refuses
Dit non à quelque chose ou à quelqu'un.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मना करता है
किसी चीज़ या किसी को 'ना' कहता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Rifiuta
Dice di no a qualcosa o qualcuno.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Recusa
Diz não a algo ou alguém.
- RussianРусский
Отказывается
Говорит «нет» чему-то или кому-то.
- Urduاردو
انکار کردن، قبول نہ کرنا
کسی چیز یا کسی شخص کو نہ کہنا۔
- Chinese中文
拒绝
对某事或某人说不。
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Frequently asked questions about Refuses
What does Refuses mean?
Says no to something or someone.
What is the definition of Refuses?
Declines to accept or agree to something.
How do you use Refuses in a sentence?
She always refuses to eat vegetables.
Can you give another example of Refuses?
He refuses to follow the rules set by the committee.
What are synonyms for Refuses?
Common alternatives include declines, rejects, denies, turns down, disallows.
What is the opposite of Refuses?
Opposite meanings include accepts, agrees, yields.
What words go with Refuses?
It commonly pairs with refuses to comply, refuses a request, refuses an offer, refuses help, refuses payment.
What are common mistakes when using Refuses?
Confused with 'refuse' (noun) which means trash. Incorrect subject-verb agreement: 'she refuse' instead of 'she refuses'. Misuse of tense: saying 'refused' when referring to something happening now.
How do you pronounce Refuses?
US: //rɪˈfjuzɪz//, UK: //rɪˈfjuːzɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Refuses?
Use 'refuses' in neutral contexts to indicate someone is not accepting an offer or request. Avoid in formal writing without context.