Basic Details
Word: Refused
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To say no to something or someone; to not accept or agree.
Synonyms: Declined, rejected, turned down
Antonyms: Accepted, agreed, consented
Idioms and Phrases
- Refused to budge: To not change one's mind or position. Example: "She refused to budge on her decision to go to the party, no matter what her friends said."
- The door was slammed shut: Used to describe a situation where someone firmly refuses and makes it clear they do not want to cooperate. Example: "When he asked for a raise, his boss replied sharply, and the door was slammed shut on that discussion."
Usage Examples
Example 1: When offered a piece of cake, Sarah politely refused because she was not hungry.
Example 2: The teacher refused to accept late homework as part of her classroom policy.
Example 3: Although he was tempted to join the group, he refused to go along with their plan to skip school.
Fun Fact
The word "refuse" comes from the Latin word "refutare," which means "to drive back" or "to deny." It's interesting how it captures the idea of pushing away an offer or suggestion!
Famous Quote
"You cant choose your family, but you can choose how you respond to them for the rest of your life, even if you refuse to accept their behaviour." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "refused" mean?
a) To agree to something
b) To say no
c) To accept a gift
d) To ask for help
Answer: b) To say no
2. Which of these is a synonym of "refused"?
a) Accepted
b) Declined
c) Agreed
d) Consented
Answer: b) Declined
3. Which word is an antonym of "refused"?
a) Rejected
b) Turned down
c) Accepted
d) Denied
Answer: c) Accepted
4. Which sentence uses "refused" correctly?
a) He refused to skip school and went to class instead.
b) She refused a lovely song at the concert.
c) They refused to quickly finish their homework.
d) He refused to play in the rain because it was fun.
Answer: a) He refused to skip school and went to class instead.
5. What does "refused to budge" mean?
a) To change one's mind
b) To stay firm in one's decision
c) To ask for more
d) To agree rapidly
Answer: b) To stay firm in one's decision
