Reject

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛkt/

Reject (verb)

  1. To refuse to accept, agree with, or believe something.
  2. To throw away something because it is not wanted or needed.
  3. To not accept someone's application, proposal, or offer.

Examples

  • They reject the proposal due to high costs.
  • She decided to reject the offer after careful thought.

Common collocations: reject an idea, reject a suggestion, reject waste, reject materials, reject a request

Reject (noun)

  1. Something that is not accepted or is thrown away.

Examples

  • The factory sells rejects at a lower price.
  • He found a reject in the batch of products.

Synonyms of Reject

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Reject

  • When agreeing to something offered.
  • When giving formal consent or agreement.