declined

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of decline

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Alex declined his help with their luggage and he left them to their own devices.
In the 5th century, under Vandal dominion, it declined in importance.
The cat declined a lap-offer in favor of the purple rocker, Martha's chair, as if to question the whereabouts of her missing friend.
Alex didn't have to go to the clinic, but he wanted to complete some paperwork at home so he declined the buggy ride.
Sam offered to help but Gerald declined, saying it wasn't that heavy.

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