refuse

/rɪˈfjuz/ verb A2 Neutral

Food

Meaning

To say no to something or someone.

💡 "Refuse" means to say no to something.

Example Sentences

I refuse to eat food that I do not like .

I refuse to eat food that is too spicy .

I refuse to eat the food because it is cold .

Word in Context

Anna sits in a small caf é and drinks tea . A waiter brings a piece of cake and asks , 'Do you want some ? ' She answers , 'I refuse' because she is full . She looks out of the window and smiles .

Common Phrases

refuse to do something refuse something

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