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$ E+ Z) b5 f) vThey are synonyms and can often be used in the same sentence. Both mean you do not receive or accept something (a physical thing or an idea, suggestion, etc.).
' G: E1 A% k( ~) [) j& }9 S, `"I refused / rejected his job offer.", _5 F4 `. f r1 s
Difference in Grammar:
! l7 L/ p: u n2 H# h, ^. S"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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; L* W4 _6 |8 R. i3 aThere is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.
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, K; z0 [, I' K& y0 @7 I' M hRefuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something.
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; i: ], R3 \8 y C- p"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"0 f# N: t9 U. A, R- U5 x1 N3 e4 U# Q
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Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.8 ~9 X( f8 u3 c% W4 K
( ]( f2 j. l& L5 Y9 W5 }"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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