Bending or hanging downward or forward
“A little group there was, who on their knees and with declined heads sent prayers to heaven.”
A smaller amount of
Having been declined, denied or rejected
To have prevented oneself from
Past tense for to refuse or say no to
“Due to unforeseen circumstances, I will have to respectfully decline your invitation.”
Past tense for to become smaller, weaker, or less important
“His health would begin to decline at a rapid pace due to his new and extreme diet.”
Past tense for to go to a lower level, especially abruptly
“The region's population would continue to decline over the coming years.”
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