purposely-refused
|pur-pose-ly-re-fused|
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/ˈpɜːrpəsli rɪˈfjuzd/
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/ˈpɜːpəsli rɪˈfjuːzd/
(refuse)
decline or reject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'refuse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'refusare,' where 're-' meant 'back' and 'futare' meant 'to pour.'
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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decline or reject.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
deliberately or intentionally not accepted or agreed to.
The offer was purposely-refused by the committee.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 14:51