Declined

Pronunciation: /dɪˈklaɪnd/

Declined (verb)

  1. Politely say no to an offer or invitation.
  2. Become worse or less in quality, value, or strength.

Examples

  • She declined the invitation to the party.
  • He politely declined the offer for a new job.

Common collocations: decline an invitation, decline an offer, politely decline, decline rapidly, decline in quality

Synonyms of Declined

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Declined

  • when discussing changes in quantity or size
  • when discussing decisions or offers