decline
verb (used with object)
to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse.
declines
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pluralof decline.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof decline (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
declineverb (used with object)to withhold or deny consent to do, enter into or upon, etc.; refuse.
Example Sentences
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As muscle strength declines, the risk of falls and fractures increases, particularly in later life.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
Greater cheese intake was associated with slower declines in grey matter and hippocampal volume, less ventricular enlargement, and fewer white matter hyperintensities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Other than North America, where revenues grew two percent, Nike saw declines in every other region.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
GM recorded declines in hulking SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Point taken,” goes the Skeeze, “but on the other hand, he declines your invite to hang out at the Candy Kitchen and goes deaf upon mention of the upcoming dance. Ergo, henceforth, and in conclusion...’
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
