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5 N8 l! X2 ~! J) e3 BThey 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.).7 P$ Y# P( s& l" D
"I refused / rejected his job offer."
' r& d; d, W. wDifference in Grammar:
# f" D) u3 ~, Y; g |. B0 q) `"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.
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There is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.
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4 w8 t* e5 K. q$ o; a: h3 ERefuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something.
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4 I, O$ I2 }4 C7 a6 n' O"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"
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$ U6 i& [$ t* x" W7 v$ `Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.
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- k2 M% ]! U- `. D7 @" @6 ]9 [8 w"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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