Meaning & Definition of word "Reject"
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Reject
/rɪˈdʒɛkt/
noun:
- 1. a person or thing that has been rejected
- Example: The book was a reject from the publishing house, despite its compelling story.
- 2. the act of rejecting something
- Example: Her reject of his argument left him speechless.
verb:
- 1. to refuse to accept, consider, or use
- Example: She decided to reject the job offer because it didn't align with her career goals.
- 2. to dismiss or cast off something as undesirable or unworthy
- Example: The committee voted to reject the proposal after a lengthy discussion.
- 3. to fail to give an affirmative response to a request or proposal
- Example: He felt heartbroken when she decided to reject his invitation to the dance.
Etymology
From Latin 'reicere', meaning 'to throw back'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
reject with open arms:
To refuse something willing and freely.
reject the norm:
To disregard societal expectations.
reject outright:
To refuse something immediately and completely.
Related Words
refusal:
The act of saying no to something.
denial:
The act of refusing to acknowledge something.
rebuff:
An abrupt or ungracious rejection.
Slang Meanings of reject
Meaning: To turn someone down.
Example Sentence: He totally rejected her advances.
Meaning: To ghost someone.
Example Sentence: She just rejected him and stopped replying.