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reject

Meanings
  • Verb

    To refuse to accept or consider; disregard.

    - "He rejected the job offer."
    - "The committee rejected the proposal."
    - "She rejected his advances."
  • Verb

    To throw away or return (something unwanted or unacceptable)

    - "The store rejected the damaged goods."
    - "He rejected the bottle when it was empty."
    - "She rejected the idea outright."
Pronunciation




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Antonyms

accept , take up
Synonyms

alien , castaway , outcast , castaway , abjure , abnegate , decline , deny , disown , refuse , repudiate , turn down
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reject
redeem , seem , extreme , dream , teem
Homonyms
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  1. reject (English) : To throw away, discard

  2. reject (English) : To refuse to accept or consider

Homophones
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  1. reject (Spanish) : to choose, select

  2. reject (Arabic) : to return, send back

Variants
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reject , rejected , rejecter , rejecters , rejecting , rejectingly , rejection , rejective , rejector , rejectors , rejects
Forms
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rejected, rejecting, rejectedly

Etymology
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Old French 'recuser' meaning 'to receive, acknowledge, or accept'. Its origin is from the Latin word 'receptus' meaning 'received'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'reject' appears in the title of a popular song by Florence + The Machine.

  2. In the game of bridge, a 'reject' is a card that has been discarded by all players and is no longer in play.

  3. In the world of fashion, a 'reject' is a garment that has been deemed unsellable and is often sold at discounted prices.

Related Concepts
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  1. refusal: The act of declining an offer or request. Reject is a stronger term, often used when the offer or request is unwanted or unwelcome.

  2. rejection letter: A letter informing an applicant that their application for a job, grant, or academic program has been denied. Rejection letters can be disappointing, but they provide valuable feedback and opportunities for improvement.

Culture
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In literature, 'reject' is often used to depict characters who face rejection in various forms, such as romantic rejection in novels or plays, or professional rejection in business or academic contexts. Rejected characters may experience feelings of sadness, anger, or determination, and their stories can inspire empathy and understanding in readers.

How to Memorize "reject"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a hand throwing away an unwanted object. Visualize the motion of the hand, the object leaving its grasp, and the feeling of relief or disappointment.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reject' with the image of a 'stop sign'. Just as a stop sign tells you to stop, 'reject' tells you to stop and consider before making a decision.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'reject' and the letters in its name: 'Just Reject Every Terrible Offer'.

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