Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To refuse to accept, believe, or consider something or someone as valid, suitable, or valuable.
Reject
/rɪˈdʒekt/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Sarah rejected her suitor.
You're a reject now!
'I reject it, sir,' said Bella.
Etymology:
Originates from the Latin word rejectare, meaning to throw back, which is a frequentative of reicere, composed of re- meaning back and jacere meaning to throw. This evolved through Old French into Middle English by the 15th century.
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