1. To refuse to agree to, believe in, or make use of something: The Jones family rejected the salesman's suggestion that they replace their old vacuum cleaner because it was still doing what they needed to have done.
2. To decide not to give a person something asked or applied for: When Joseph tried to get a job with the car company, he was rejected because he didn't have the experience that was necessary for the position.
3. To decline a proposal or to turn someone down: Shirley rejected Tom's offer of marriage because they only knew each other for a very short time and she was not ready to commit herself until she knew him better. © ALL rights are reserved.

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