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declined

[dɪˈklaɪnd]

declined Definition

  • 1become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
  • 2politely refuse an invitation or offer

Using declined: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "declined" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The population of the town has declined in recent years.

  • Example

    The company's profits have declined sharply.

  • Example

    He declined the invitation to the party.

  • Example

    She declined the job offer because it didn't pay enough.

declined Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for declined

Antonyms for declined

Idioms Using declined

  • on the decline

    becoming less popular, successful, or important

    Example

    The company has been on the decline for several years now.

  • a decline in fortunes

    a decrease in wealth or success

    Example

    The family experienced a decline in fortunes after the stock market crash.

  • a decline and fall

    a sudden and dramatic loss of power or status

    Example

    The politician's career ended in a decline and fall after he was caught in a scandal.

Phrases with declined

  • decline an offer

    to refuse an offer politely

    Example

    I had to decline their offer because I had already accepted another job.

  • decline in quality

    a decrease in the standard of something

    Example

    The restaurant's decline in quality led to a decrease in customers.

  • decline in health

    a decrease in physical or mental well-being

    Example

    Her decline in health was due to her unhealthy lifestyle.

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Summary: declined in Brief

The verb 'declined' [dɪˈklaɪnd] means to become smaller, fewer, or less, as in 'The population of the town has declined in recent years.' It can also mean to politely refuse an invitation or offer, as in 'He declined the invitation to the party.' The phrase 'on the decline' refers to something becoming less popular, successful, or important, while 'a decline and fall' denotes a sudden and dramatic loss of power or status.