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The editor may reject a draft that lacks evidence.
What does Reject mean?
Reject means say no to something.
Dictionary definition
To refuse to accept, choose, or approve something.
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Reject in a sentence
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The group rejected the plan because it was unsafe.
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To reject an idea respectfully, explain your reason clearly.
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MeaningReject means say no to something.
ExampleExample: The editor may reject a draft that lacks evidence.
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- ri · jekt
- Strongest beat
- jekt
- Ending
- jekt
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- Put a little extra energy on jekt.
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Base word
reject
verb
rejects
Present-tense form of reject.
verb
rejected
Past-tense form of reject.
verb
rejecting
-ing form of reject.
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