to reject
Third Person
rejects
Present Participle
rejecting
Past Tense
rejected
Past Participle
rejected
1
to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.
transitive
- He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions.
- I had to reject the job offer due to the low salary.
- She rejected the dress because it didn't fit her well.
- The strict teacher rejected the student's late assignment.
- They rejected our suggestion to change the design.
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2
to show an immune response and not accept a new organ in the body
transitive
- The patient's body began to reject the transplanted kidney, resulting in complications.
- Despite initial success, the recipient's immune system eventually started to reject the new heart.
- The body's immune system has the potential to reject a foreign organ if it is not properly matched.
- The doctors closely monitor patients for signs of the immune system starting to reject the new organ.
3
to refuse to believe in or abide by the rules, principles, or norms of a particular system, ideology, or belief structure
transitive
- Despite growing up in a religious household, he chose to reject the teachings of organized religion.
- The rebel group decided to reject the government's authority and establish their own independent state.
- Some students choose to reject traditional education systems in favor of alternative methods of learning.
- She rejected the societal norms of beauty and embraced her natural appearance.
- The artist rejected the commercial art world's expectations and pursued her unique vision.
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4
to fail to provide enough affection or care to a person or animal
transitive
- The neglectful owner rejected the cat, leaving it to fend for itself without proper food or shelter.
- Children can be deeply affected when parents reject them emotionally.
- Despite his good intentions, the busy executive inadvertently rejected his spouse by consistently prioritizing work.
- Animals raised in environments where they are rejected may develop behavioral issues.
5
to dismiss or decide against using or distributing something
transitive
- She felt disheartened when they rejected her manuscript for publication.
- The factory had to reject a batch of products due to defects in manufacturing.
- Despite the promising concept, the film studio had to reject the screenplay as it lacked depth and originality.
- The art gallery curator had to reject some submissions for the exhibition.
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6
to decline or turn down someone's application or request for a specific opportunity or position
transitive
- The committee decided to reject all the candidates due to their failure to meet the minimum requirements.
- She felt disappointed when they rejected her for the promotion she had been aiming for.
- He was rejected for the internship because he didn't pass the interview round.
- The hiring manager had to reject several applicants due to their lack of relevant experience for the job.
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