Decline

To decline means to become smaller or weaker, like when a plant doesn't get enough water and starts to wilt. It can also mean to say no to something, like when you don't want a piece of cake.

Examples

• The number of butterflies in our garden seems to decline every year, so we decided to plant more flowers to help them.
• When the weather gets colder, the amount of sunlight can decline, making it harder for plants to grow.
• I had to decline the invitation to the birthday party because I had a soccer game on the same day.

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