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reject in German

reject in German is zurückweisen, ablehnen, verwerfen — reject means to refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.

reject in German

zurückweisen
verb
(transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.
ablehnen
verb
(transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.
verwerfen
verb
(transitive) To refuse to accept; to forswear.

What does "reject" mean?

  1. verb To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.
    "Voters chose to reject the proposal to close the village library."
  2. noun A person or item that has been turned down or discarded.
    "He felt like a reject after being left out of every team."
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reject in a sentence

  • Voters chose to reject the proposal to close the village library.
  • The publisher rejected the manuscript after only one read.
  • He felt like a reject after being left out of every team.
  • The shop sells misprinted mugs as rejects at half the normal cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "reject" in German?
"reject" in German is zurückweisen, ablehnen, verwerfen. reject means: To refuse to accept, believe, or agree to something.
How do you use "reject" in a sentence?
Example: "Voters chose to reject the proposal to close the village library." In German, "reject" is zurückweisen, ablehnen, verwerfen.
Are there other ways to say "reject" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "reject": zurückweisen, ablehnen, verwerfen.
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