Definitions and Examples of exclude, reject, expel
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To prevent someone from entering or being a part of a group or activity.
Example
The club decided to exclude members who did not pay their dues.
To refuse to accept or consider something or someone.
Example
The company decided to reject the proposal because it did not meet their requirements.
To force someone to leave a place or group.
Example
The school decided to expel the student for breaking the rules.
Key Differences: exclude vs reject vs expel
- 1Exclude means to keep someone out of a group or activity, while coopt means to bring someone into a group or organization.
- 2Reject means to refuse to accept or consider something or someone, while coopt means to include or bring someone into a group or organization.
- 3Expel means to force someone to leave a place or group, while coopt means to bring someone into a group or organization.
Effective Usage of exclude, reject, expel
- 1Inclusion: Use coopt to express the act of bringing someone into a group or organization.
- 2Exclusion: Use exclude, reject, or expel to express the act of keeping someone out of a group or organization.
- 3Negotiation: Use these antonyms to describe the opposite actions in a negotiation or decision-making process.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of coopting are exclude, reject, and expel. These words convey the opposite meaning of coopting, which is to include or bring someone into a group or organization. Use these words to express inclusion or exclusion, and in negotiation or decision-making processes.
