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declined

The correct spelling is declined.

How to pronounce declined

verb

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnd/

Say it like: Dec-lin-ed

The correct spelling is declined. To move downwards, to fall, to drop. For example: "The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001."

Usage Examples

The dollar has declined rapidly since 2001.

My health declined in winter.

a line that declines from straightness

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To move downwards, to fall, to drop.
  2. 2.To become weaker or worse.
  3. 3.To bend downward; to bring down; to depress; to cause to bend, or fall.
  4. 4.To cause to decrease or diminish.
  5. 5.To turn or bend aside; to deviate; to stray; to withdraw.

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