Meaning
To reject something means to refuse to accept it or to say no to it.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "reject" with "accept," which means to agree or take something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Tom
applied
for
a
job
at
a
small
company
and
he
had
an
interview
last
week
.
The
company
sent
him
an
offer
,
but
he
decided
to
reject
it
because
the
salary
was
low
and
the
hours
were
long
.
He
felt
a
little
worried
at
first
,
but
he
knew
it
was
better
to
wait
for
a
job
that
matched
his
needs
.
Now
he
is
sending
more
applications
and
practicing
interview
questions
.
Common Phrases
reject an offer
reject a suggestion
reject an idea
Synonyms
Antonyms
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