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/dɪˈklaɪn/
/dɪˈklaɪn/
- 1 reddetmek
- 2 azalmak, düşmek
Definition (English)
- To politely refuse an invitation or offer.
- To decrease in quantity, quality, or strength.
Example Sentences
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He politely declined the invitation.Daveti kibarca reddetti.
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The company's profits have declined steadily.Şirketin karları istikrarlı bir şekilde azaldı.
Verb Forms Regular
Base
decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/
Past
declined
/dɪˈklaɪnd/
Participle
declined
/dɪˈklaɪnd/
Spelling rule
Ends in ‑e: add ‑ddecline → declined
Fiil -e ile bittiği için sonuna yalnızca -d eklenir.
Same rule: love → loved · live → lived · use → used
Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked
/d/played
/ɪd/wanted
Fiil yumuşak (ötümlü) bir ünsüzle, /n/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed /d/ okunur; yeni hece eklenmez. declined /dɪˈklaɪnd/
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
decline an invitationdecline an offerpolitely declinedecline to commentdecline rapidlydecline sharply