mattered

VERB

be of consequence, importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exclude

Example Sentences

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mattered

Following her landmark gold medal on Wednesday, Mu said the only thing that mattered was ability.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

We agreed that raising the kids mattered and it made life easier for everyone.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

“She wanted paintings of the people who mattered to her.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

Craven said that what mattered most to the bereaved families was getting the truth about the deaths of their loved ones.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Nothing else mattered except how my mind moved my body and foil.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes