Decline and Hand out

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Decline verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.

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Hand out is an antonym for decline.

Hand out verb - To give out (something) to appropriate individuals.

Usage example: no system yet in place for handing out room assignments

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Decline is an antonym for hand out.

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