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be important

VERB

matter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

be of value be substantive carry weight cut ice have influence make a difference mean something

VERB

weigh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count import mean

STRONG

burden charge cumber cut impress lade matter militate press pull register saddle show signify tax tell

WEAK

be heavy be influential be something carry weight cut some ice stack up against

Antonyms

STRONG

exonerate leave alone

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

For Delhi, the leadership summit will be important to further burnish its credentials as a growing geopolitical power, and it will want it to go ahead.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Retail shareholders are expected to be important for SpaceX.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

“Detail around near/medium-term drivers will be important for market to gain confidence in growth ambitions,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Watch him. Try keeping a diary of his activities. It might be important later. Write down everything he does, even if it seems innocent.”

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper

be important

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