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Definitions

ignore

[ig-nawr, -nohr] / ɪgˈnɔr, -ˈnoʊr /
VERB
disregard on purpose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
avoid discount fail forget neglect overlook reject scorn
STRONG
blink cold-shoulder disdain evade omit pooh-pooh slight wink
WEAK
be oblivious to brush off bury one's head in sand let it go look the other way overpass pass over pay no attention to pay no mind shut eyes to take no notice tune out turn back on turn blind eye turn deaf ear
Antonyms
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accomplish achieve approve attend complete finish succeed
STRONG
praise
WEAK
acknowledge heed look at note notice pay attention recognize regard take notice

Example Sentences

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Soon, it became impossible to ignore Uzbekistan’s outsize presence on the international stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The answer is not to ignore figures like Clavicular.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Like others, Garay said she feared the government would use the new study to ignore cases like those of her son.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Social media was awash with supporters asking how Oliver could just ignore the laws of the game and choose to play no added time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Sing as loud as you can. He can’t ignore you then.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila