decline

Kibarca reddetmek

To politely refuse an offer, invitation, or request.

• She declined the invitation to the party.
• He declined to comment on the matter.
• I must decline your generous offer.
• The university dean chose to decline the advisory position due to prior commitments with ongoing research projects.
• Several prominent scholars declined to endorse the controversial methodology proposed in the interdisciplinary study.
• When offered the opportunity to present at the conference, the junior researcher reluctantly declined, citing inadequate preparation time.

Eş anlamlılar: refuse, reject, turn down

Zıt anlamlılar: accept, agree

Azalmak veya kötüleşmek

To become smaller, weaker, or less; to decrease.

• Sales have declined this quarter.
• His health is declining rapidly.
• The population is in decline.

Eş anlamlılar: decrease, diminish, deteriorate, fall

Zıt anlamlılar: increase, improve, rise

Kademeli azalma veya bozulma

A gradual decrease or deterioration in quality, quantity, or strength.

• There has been a decline in standards.
• The empire fell into decline.
• We need to reverse the decline in sales.

Eş anlamlılar: decrease, reduction, deterioration, downturn

Zıt anlamlılar: increase, improvement, growth