verb (third person singular present: declines; present participle: declining; past tense: declined; past participle: declined) as in strong fondness

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Example:The population decline is due to low birth rates and high death rates.

Definition:a reduction in the size of a population

From population decline

Example:He declined the offer to join the company because he already had a better position elsewhere.

Definition:to refuse or turn down a proposal or opportunity

From decline an offer

Example:She declined the invitation to the party because she was feeling unwell.

Definition:to refuse an invitation to attend an event or gathering

From decline an invitation

Example:The committee declined the application for a grant, citing insufficient evidence of project viability.

Definition:to reject a formal request

From decline an application