What is the Meaning of "Reject"?

Definition of Reject

To say no to something or refuse to accept or use it.

To refuse to accept, approve, or use something; to push away or discard something as not acceptable.

IPA: /rɪˈdʒekt/

re ject

Stress pattern: oO (2-syllable word).

Each example shows “reject” with a CEFR level so learners can pick examples that match their fluency.

“The university rejected his application because his test scores were too low.”

B1 formal
“She rejected the job offer because it didn't match her career goals.”

B1 conversation
“The body may reject a transplanted organ if the immune system reacts negatively.”

B2 academic

These phrases pair with “reject” in everyday English:

Even fluent speakers slip up with “reject”. Here’s how to avoid the most common errors:

✗ Wrong: He rejected to accept the award at the ceremony.: ✓ Correct: He refused to accept the award at the ceremony.; Why: Use 'refuse', not 'reject', when combined with infinitive. Reject takes a noun object.
✗ Wrong: The committee rejected about the new policy.: ✓ Correct: The committee rejected the new policy.; Why: Reject requires a direct object, not a preposition like 'about'.

What is the meaning of "Reject"?

To say no to something or refuse to accept or use it.

How do you pronounce "Reject"?

The IPA is /rɪˈdʒekt/.

What part of speech is "Reject"?

"Reject" is a verb at B1 level (Common European Framework).

What are synonyms for "Reject"?

Common synonyms include refuse, decline, dismiss.

How do you use "Reject" in a sentence?

For example: "The university rejected his application because his test scores were too low."