verb (archaic, often used in literary contexts) as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

rejects, chooses wrongly, ignores

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Example Sentences

Example:The committee rejected the initial candidates and asked for more applications.

Definition:Discards or refuses to accept something or someone.

From rejects

Example:He chooses wrongly when he picks the worse options in every situation.

Definition:Picks a less suitable item or person from a number of alternatives by mistake.

From chooses wrongly

Example:She ignores the appeals of the less suitable candidate.

Definition:Holds back from noticing or considering.

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