refuse
/rɪˈfjuːz/
say no, decline
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- 1.
To say that you will not accept or do something.
"He refused to share his answer."
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He refused to share his answer.
He refused to share his answer.
She politely refused the invitation.
She politely refused the invitation.
Don't refuse help just because you're proud.
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How do you pronounce refuse?
refuse is pronounced [/rɪˈfjuːz/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does refuse mean?
refuse means "say no, decline". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is refuse?
refuse is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with refuse?
Example: "He refused to share his answer." — used to mean "say no, decline".
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