Reject

To refuse to accept, consider, or believe something or someone., To dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty., To discard or throw away something because it is defective or unwanted., To deny or turn down a person or their advances, requests, or offers.

Reject - Meanings

To refuse to accept, consider, or believe something or someone.

Example: She rejected his proposal for a new project.

Usage: formalContext: academic or professional settings

Note: Commonly used in formal writing and discussions.

To dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.

Example: The committee rejected the proposal due to budget constraints.

Usage: formalContext: meetings, evaluations, or decision-making processes

Note: Often used in official or structured environments.

To discard or throw away something because it is defective or unwanted.

Example: The factory rejected a batch of faulty products.

Usage: formal/informalContext: manufacturing, quality control, or everyday situations

Note: Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

To deny or turn down a person or their advances, requests, or offers.

Example: She rejected his invitation to go out for dinner.

Usage: informalContext: social interactions, relationships, or personal settings

Note: Often used in personal conversations or rejections of social invitations.

Reject's synonyms

decline

To politely refuse or turn down an offer or invitation.

Example: She declined his invitation to the party.

Note: Decline is often used in more formal situations or when a polite refusal is required.

refuse

To say no to something or someone, typically due to disagreement or disapproval.

Example: The company refused to accept the faulty products.

Note: Refuse can imply a more firm or definitive rejection compared to 'reject.'

dismiss

To reject or disregard something as unworthy of consideration.

Example: The manager dismissed his proposal without further discussion.

Note: Dismiss often conveys a sense of disregarding or not taking something seriously.

Reject expressions, common phrases

Turn down

To refuse or reject something, usually an offer or invitation.

Example: She turned down his invitation to the party.

Note: It implies a more deliberate action than just rejecting.

Say no

To refuse or decline something by explicitly stating 'no'.

Example: I had to say no to the job offer because it required too much travel.

Note: It is a straightforward way of rejecting something.

Give the thumbs down

To express disapproval or rejection of something.

Example: The committee gave the thumbs down to the proposal.

Note: It conveys a negative judgment or decision.

Pass on

To decline or reject something that has been offered or suggested.

Example: I decided to pass on the opportunity to study abroad.

Note: It suggests a decision not to take part or accept something.

Brush off

To dismiss or reject something with little consideration or attention.

Example: He brushed off her apology and walked away.

Note: It implies a casual or indifferent rejection.

Shoot down

To reject or dismiss an idea or suggestion in a forceful or abrupt manner.

Example: The boss shot down his proposal in the meeting.

Note: It often involves a strong and immediate rejection.

Give someone the cold shoulder

To deliberately ignore or snub someone as a way of rejecting them.

Example: She gave him the cold shoulder after he rejected her offer.

Note: It involves a social rejection or avoidance.

Reject everyday (slang) expressions

Give someone the boot

To reject or dismiss someone, usually due to their actions or behavior.

Example: She gave him the boot after he cheated on her.

Note: This phrase has a more informal and direct tone compared to 'reject', implying a swift and definitive action.

Cut ties

To end a relationship or connection with someone, often due to a negative impact.

Example: I had to cut ties with that toxic friend.

Note: While 'reject' can imply refusal or dismissal in general, 'cut ties' specifically denotes the severing of a relationship or association.

Give someone the pink slip

To dismiss or fire someone from a job, often indicating sudden termination.

Example: The company gave him the pink slip after the merger.

Note: This slang term is more commonly associated with employment contexts, unlike 'reject', which has a broader application.

Kick to the curb

To reject or abandon someone, especially in a harsh or unceremonious manner.

Example: She kicked him to the curb when she found out the truth.

Note: This phrase conveys a sense of abrupt and rough rejection, emphasizing the act of physically pushing someone away.

Give someone the heave-ho

To dismiss or expel someone, often forcefully or abruptly.

Example: The team gave the coach the heave-ho after a string of losses.

Note: This slang term carries a stronger connotation of forceful expulsion compared to the more neutral 'reject'.

Cut off

To discontinue communication or association with someone, typically as a form of rejection.

Example: I decided to cut him off for good after his betrayal.

Note: While 'reject' can refer to various forms of refusal, 'cut off' specifically implies a complete cessation of contact or relationship.

Boot out

To forcefully remove or expel someone from a place or group.

Example: They booted him out of the club for causing a disturbance.

Note: This slang term emphasizes the act of physically ejecting someone, distinguishing it from the more general term 'reject'.

Reject - Examples

The company rejected my job application.

She rejected his proposal for marriage.

The government rejected the opposition's demands.

Reject grammar

Reject - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)

Lemma: reject

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): rejects

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): reject

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): rejected

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): rejecting

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rejects

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): reject

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): reject

Syllabification and Stress

reject Contains 2 syllables: re • ject

Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈjekt

re ject , ri ˈjekt (The red syllable is stressed)

Reject - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

reject: ~ 1500 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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