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Synonyms & Similar Words
overlook
dismiss
neglect
disregard
bypass
snub
shun
reject
spurn
refuse
omit
exclude
leave out
pass over
tune out
turn a blind eye
pay no mind
pay no attention
brush off
wave off
pooh-pooh
belittle
minimize
downplay
trivialize
marginalize
disenfranchise
disown
abandon
forsake
desert
disregard
overlook
slight
scorn
disdain
contempt
despise
repudiate
renounce
disavow
Meaning of ignore
The verb "ignore" means to refuse to take notice of or to pay attention to something, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- * To deliberately disregard or pay no attention to something, as defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
- * To fail to consider or to dismiss something, as stated by Cambridge Dictionary.
Example Uses
- She chose to ignore the negative comments and focus on her goals.
- * The company will ignore the warning signs and proceed with the project.
- * He ignores his phone during work hours to stay focused.
- * The government has been accused of ignoring the needs of the poor.
- * She ignores the noise and concentrates on her studies.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
notice
acknowledge
recognize
attend
heed
listen
obey
follow
consider
regard
respect
appreciate
value
prioritize
focus
concentrate
pay attention
mind
heed
observe
perceive
discern
detect
discover