Definitions and Examples of oppose, reject
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To resist or go against something; to express disagreement or disapproval.
Example
The workers decided to oppose the new company policy by going on strike.
To refuse to accept or consider something; to dismiss or discard an idea or proposal.
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal due to its lack of feasibility.
Key Differences: oppose vs reject
- 1Oppose implies active resistance or disagreement towards an idea or proposal.
- 2Reject implies a more passive refusal or dismissal of an idea or proposal.
Effective Usage of oppose, reject
- 1Debate: Use oppose and espouse to express opposing views in a debate or discussion.
- 2Decision-making: Use reject to indicate a decision not to accept or consider an idea or proposal.
- 3Persuasion: Use espouse to express support for an idea or cause and convince others to join.
Remember this!
The antonyms of espoused are oppose and reject. Use oppose to express active resistance or disagreement towards an idea or proposal, and reject to indicate a decision not to accept or consider it. Use espouse to express support for an idea or cause and convince others to join.