refuse
Translation
to refuse, to decline
Examples
He refused to answer the question.
He refused to answer the question.
She refused my offer of help.
She refused my offer of help.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to say that you will not do sth. He refused to help us.
((sth.)) to say that you do not want sth. She refused the job offer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decline, reject; Antonyms: accept, agree
Etymology
From Latin 'refundere' (to pour back, give back), from 're-' (back) + 'fundere' (to pour). The idea is 'to push back' what is offered.
Memory Tips
Imagine pushing something 'back' ('re-') that is being offered to you, so you don't 'fuse' with it.