Cool MateReject
UK //rɪˈdʒɛkt//US //rɪˈdʒɛkt//
Definition
To refuse to accept, believe, or recognize something.
In simple words: To say no to something or someone.
Examples
- She decided to reject the job offer due to low salary.
- The committee will reject any proposals that do not meet the guidelines.
- He felt hurt when his friends rejected his invitation to the party.
- The researcher had to reject several theories that didn't fit the data.
- Some voters chose to reject the proposed changes to the law.
Usage notes
Use 'reject' when declining offers, ideas, or proposals. It's appropriate in formal and informal settings but may sound harsh in personal situations.
Grammar pattern
reject + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'reject' stamp that marks something as not accepted.
Collocations
- reject an offer
- reject an idea
- reject a proposal
- reject a candidate
Synonyms
- refuse
- dismiss
- decline
- disallow
- repudiate
Antonyms
- accept
- embrace
- approve
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'refuse' - 'reject' is more formal.
- Using 'reject' without an object - remember to say what is being rejected.