Refuse - translation, pronunciation and examples
refuse
to say no to a request or offer
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When to use refuse
Мне пришлось отказаться от приглашения, потому что я был занят.
Он отказался подписывать форму.
refuse usage examples
Мне пришлось отказаться от приглашения, потому что я был занят.
I had to refuse the invitation because I was busy.
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How to pronounce refuse and what this word means
refuse translation: отказываться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce refuse
/rɪˈfjuːz/
refuse translation
отказываться
refuse examples
I had to refuse the invitation because I was busy.
refuse transcription
/rɪˈfjuːz/, /rɪˈfjuz/
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Questions about this word
refuse meaning: what does it mean?
to say no to a request or offer
refuse pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
refuse is pronounced as /rɪˈfjuːz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
refuse definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I had to refuse the invitation because I was busy. Translation: Мне пришлось отказаться от приглашения, потому что я был занят.
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