Question 1 · Quick check
reject
CEFRB1
/ɹɪˈd͡ʒɛkt/
verb · noun
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To refuse to accept, approve, or consider something.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
Examples
For love is something you can't reject.
I do not want to reject this claim.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 4
- Synonyms
- 5
Also pronounced
- /ˈɹiːd͡ʒɛkt/
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo refuse a romantic advance.
To refuse to accept; to forswear.
noun
Extra meaningSomething that is rejected.
More examples
In contextThe committee had to reject the proposal due to budget constraints.
I've been rejected three times this week.
She even rejected my improved offer.
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Origin
verb
From Late Middle English rejecten, from Latin reiectus, past participle of reicere (“to throw back”), from re- (“back”) + iacere (“to throw”). Displaced native Old English āweorpan (literally “to throw out”).