Meaning of the word reject in English

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reject

US /rɪˈdʒekt/

UK /rɪˈdʒekt/

dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one's taste

Example:

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The committee decided to reject the proposal.

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She rejected his offer of help.

Synonym:

refuse decline turn down spurn rebuff

Synonym:

accept approve embrace welcome

fail to show due affection or concern for (someone); rebuff

Example:

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He felt deeply rejected by his parents.

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It's hard to deal with being rejected by someone you care about.

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spurn snub shun cold-shoulder cast aside

Synonym:

accept embrace cherish welcome

a rejected person or thing

Example:

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The factory produced many rejects due to quality control issues.

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He felt like a social reject.

Synonym:

discard outcast failure dud lemon

Synonym:

prize treasure gem accepted

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rejection rejection letter