declined
/dɪˈklaɪnd/
Meanings
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Verb
Refused or rejected an offer, invitation, or proposal
- "He declined the invitation to the party."
- "The company declined to comment on the scandal."
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Verb
Go or come back from an advanced or higher position
- "The stock market has declined in value."
- "His health has declined over the years."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with declineddeline , decline,eline , line , malign , sign
Variants
List of all variants of declined that leads to same resultdeclinable , decline , declined , decliner , decliners , declines , declining
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).declined (past tense and past participle of decline)
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French desclinier, from des- 'apart' + clin 'lean, slope'. Related to climb.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'decline' is also used in botany to refer to the downward growth of a plant or branch.
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In mathematics, a decline is a line or curve that slopes downward.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Degeneration: A process of deterioration or worsening of a condition or situation.
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Decadence: A state of moral or cultural decay or decline.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'decline' has been used to describe the falling of a civilization or the deterioration of a person's health or moral character.
How to Memorize "declined"
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visualize
- Visualize a graph showing a downward trend to represent the meaning 'decline'.
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associate
- Associate the word with the image of a person turning down an offer or a graph showing a downward trend.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Decline means things going down, down, down' to remember the meaning.
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