declinar — meaning in English

English meaning

• abate verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
• decline verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.

Senses

declinar is used for these senses in English:

• abate To lessen (something) in force or intensity; to moderate. [from 14th c.]
• decline (transitive) To choose not to do something; refuse, forbear, refrain.

abate — full definition

1. verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
2. verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.

decline — full definition

1. verb To become weaker, smaller, or worse over time.
2. verb To politely refuse an offer or invitation.
3. noun A gradual decrease or worsening.

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