Ablehnen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ablehnen" is used as verb with the meaning of "reject", "decline" or "refuse".

Essential properties of "ablehnen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ablehnen
  • Simple past: lehnte ab
  • Participle: abgelehnt

See full conjugation of ablehnen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ablehnen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To reject or not accept"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie hat das Jobangebot abgelehnt.She rejected the job offer.
  2. Der Antrag wurde vom Gericht abgelehnt.The application was rejected by the court.
  3. Ich muss deine Einladung leider ablehnen.Unfortunately, I have to decline your invitation.

2.) "To show disapproval or rejection"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Viele Menschen lehnen diese neue Politik ab.Many people reject this new policy.
  2. Er lehnt jede Form von Gewalt ab.He rejects all forms of violence.
  3. Die Partei lehnt den Vorschlag kategorisch ab.The party categorically rejects the proposal.

3.) "To refuse to do something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er lehnte es ab, an dem Treffen teilzunehmen.He refused to attend the meeting.
  2. Sie lehnte es ab, über das Thema zu sprechen.She refused to talk about the topic.
  3. Wir lehnen es ab, unter diesen Bedingungen zu arbeiten.We refuse to work under these conditions.
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