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! u7 H" L; e f5 q; C8 f% \) iThey 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.).! a1 H& ?# R8 r9 t1 Q% ^
"I refused / rejected his job offer."% O+ e4 ]4 j7 } c# P n8 r
Difference in Grammar:
/ v, B# i. s+ G E# n"Refuse" is often followed by an infinitive (to + VERB). Reject usually has a noun or noun phrase after it.; J& o) W' Z! I7 A
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There is a slight differences in meaning, but it's rather subtle.1 d! v$ c$ v1 T5 a# g7 d O, ^
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Refuse is a bit harsher / stronger. The person is insistent on not accepting something. % n- L$ A! W) O& e3 o8 L, q5 C' s
2 E; p% ^ l: x! ^"I refuse to answer that question. No! I will not do it!"* ~2 g0 X* C) Z# N* G4 R, R4 @
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Reject can be used to not accept something that is broken, not working properly, not in good shape/order.7 E9 m. Y) m8 A8 U4 i
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"The company will reject any application that doesn't have a cover letter attached." |
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