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0 n' F ?% l& X; J/ [They 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.).2 [% e, K- U* a0 z% C: U5 Q7 m
"I refused / rejected his job offer."- e$ E \/ u, c6 d! Q
Difference in Grammar:" t$ {! B/ f/ Q; I& H5 O
"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it." g) N/ g, T7 Y3 I7 G
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Refuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something. " j2 @7 E+ H" T; I9 ?, H
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"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"; ?& P- g* `1 w& Q/ y
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Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.
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"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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