Refuse ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Refuse ( verb )

1. To say or show that one will not do something.
2. To decline to accept or use.
3. To reject as not good enough or not suitable.
4. To refuse someone's request or offer.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french refuser, from latin refutare "repel, disprove", from re- "again" + futare "strike".

Examples:

1. He refused to answer the question.
2. She refused the offer of a ride.
3. The company refused the job application.
4. The store refused to accept the return.
5. He refused the request for a loan.

(As a noun)

Refuse ( noun )

1. To say or show that one will not do something.
2. To decline to accept or use.
3. To reject as not good enough or not suitable.
4. To refuse someone's request or offer.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french refuser, from latin refutare "repel, disprove", from re- "again" + futare "strike".

Examples:

1. He refused to answer the question.
2. She refused the offer of a ride.
3. The company refused the job application.
4. The store refused to accept the return.
5. He refused the request for a loan.