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to refuse
01
to say or show one's unwillingness to do something that someone has asked
Transitive: to refuse an offer
Example
The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints.
He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment.
The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload.
02
to not accept what someone has offered us or asked us to do
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
Example
The restaurant refused to serve customers without reservations during peak hours.
They refused to pay the extra fee for expedited shipping.
He refused to lend me his car because he needed it for himself.
03
to fail or be unable to perform the function or action that is expected of it
Transitive: to refuse to do sth
Example
The lock on the door refused to budge, even after she tried the key multiple times.
The old car refused to start on the cold winter morning, leaving them stranded in the driveway.
The washing machine refused to drain, causing water to pool inside the drum.
04
to deny someone permission to have something
Transitive: to refuse sth
Ditransitive: to refuse sb a permission | to refuse a permission to sb
Example
The judge refused the defendant bail, considering them a flight risk.
The bouncer refused entry to anyone who could n't provide valid identification.
The supervisor refused her employees access to confidential files without proper authorization.
05
to reject or disown someone or something, often due to a disagreement or a perceived betrayal
Transitive: to refuse sb
Example
The community refused the convicted criminal, shunning him from their social circles.
The political party refused the disgraced member, expelling them from the party.
When the company 's CEO refused their longtime business partner over a breach of contract, it led to a legal dispute.
Refuse
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unwanted materials or items that have been discarded
Example
The student had to refuse the invitation to join the extracurricular club due to time constraints.
He had to refuse the invitation due to a prior commitment.
The employee had to refuse the assignment as it conflicted with their current workload.
She decided to refuse the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals.
Despite their insistence, he continued to refuse participating in the risky business venture.
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