Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Declines.
Declines - as a noun
Change toward something smaller or lower
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diminution13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declination14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
condition12status6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
improvement20A gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decay11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11decrement14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A downward slope or bend
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
declension13declination14declivity18descent10downslope15fall7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incline9side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Declines - as a verb
Grow worse
Example: "Conditions in the slum worsened"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
worsen9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Not accept as true
Example: "He refused to accept what she said"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass uprefuse9reject15turn downHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Show unwillingness towards
Example: "He declined to join the group on a hike"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refuse9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
react7respond10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grow smaller
Example: "Interest in the project waned"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go downwane7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11diminish14fall7lessen6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Inflect for number, gender, case, etc.
Example: "In many languages, speakers decline nouns, pronouns, and adjectives"
Example Sentences
"She declines his invitation to the party."
"He declines the offer to work overtime."
"The company declines the new partnership opportunity."
"The athlete declines the interview after the game."
"My grandmother declines any form of technology."
Word Game Points
Is DECLINES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, declines is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECLINES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is DECLINES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, declines is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECLINES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is DECLINES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, declines is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECLINES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
