reject
verb (used with object)
to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc..
rejected
-
past participleof reject.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof reject.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rejectverb (used with object)to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc..
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Epic, which had rejected the earlier demo, signed Messrs. Scholz and Delp, and former Mother’s Milk guitarist Barry Goudreau was brought in along with bassist Fran Sheehan and drummer Sib Hashian.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
But when the Red Devils increased their bid after that date, Dortmund rejected it - and they had to wait another year to sign him.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bournemouth rejected a £64m bid from Chelsea for the midfielder last month and made it clear that any further approaches would not be welcomed.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Despite my efforts, I can’t stop thinking about the homeless man Mom rejected outside of the ice cream parlor all those months ago.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
