deliberately-refused
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-re-fused|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈfjuzd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli rɪˈfjuːzd/
(refuse)
decline or reject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refuse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'refusare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'fusare' meant 'to pour or melt.'
Historical Evolution
'refusare' transformed into the Old French word 'refuser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'refuse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pour back or reject,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decline or reject something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
intentionally or purposefully declined or rejected.
The offer was deliberately-refused by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/06/12 10:40