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Meaning of declined
The primary meaning of "declined" is to become weaker or less in amount or degree.
Etymology of declined
The word "declined" originates from the Old French word "decliner," which is derived from the Latin word "declinare," meaning "to bend away from" or "to turn aside."
Historically, the word "declined" has been used since the 15th century to describe a downward trend or movement, and its meaning has evolved over time to include refusing or rejecting something.
Synonyms
refused
rejected
spurned
turned down
rebuffed
denied
dismissed
renounced
relinquished
abandoned
forsaken
repudiated
abdicated
waived
forsworn
forsaken
dropped
stopped
ceased
halted
decreased
dwindled
waned
ebbed
lessened
reduced
lowered
diminished
curtailed
cut back
phased out
wound down
Definitions
- Showing a downward trend or movement
- * Becoming weaker or less in amount or degree
- * Refusing or rejecting something
Usage Examples
- The company's sales have declined significantly over the past year.
- * She declined the invitation to the party.
- * The patient's health has declined rapidly due to the illness.