decline
US /dɪˈklaɪn/
・UK /dɪ'klaɪn/
A2
verb
- To bend towards the ground
- To lessen in quality or value
- To not accept an invitation or offer; refuse
other
- To decrease in quantity or importance.
- To slope downward.
- To become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
noun
- (In grammar) the variation in the form of a noun, pronoun, or adjective, by which its case, number, and gender are identified.
- A gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality, or value.
- A lowering in quality or value
- A downward slope.
other
- (In grammar) to state all the forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) showing its different cases, numbers, and genders.
- To politely refuse (an invitation or offer).