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/rɪˈfjuːz/

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Translation

To say no to something, or to not do what someone asks.

Word origin

From Old French refuser, meaning to say no or turn away, from Latin refutare.

Origin
Old French
Root
refuser

Grammar

Verb typeregular (refuse, refuses, refused)

Examples

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Here "refuse" means to say no to helping.

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"Refused" is the past form of "refuse".

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"Refuses" is the form used with he, she, or it.

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This word is part of lesson 22.