refuse - English word #879

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.

Verb typeregular (refuse, refuses, refused)

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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.

no

Not any, or used to give a negative answer.

say

To speak words, or to tell someone something using your voice.

accept

To take something that is offered, or to say yes to it.

agree

To think the same as someone else, or to say yes to a plan or idea.

want

To wish for or feel that you would like to have or do something.

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