Declined
Pronunciation: /dɪˈklaɪnd/
Declined (verb)
- Politely say no to an offer or invitation.
- 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