decline Meaning and Definition

1. n. a downward slope or bend

2. n. a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

3. n. change toward something smaller or lower

4. n. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

5. v. grow worse

6. v. grow smaller

7. v. show unwillingness towards

8. v. inflect for number, gender, case, etc.,

9. v. go down in value

10. v. go down

11. v. refuse to accept