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

STRONGEST

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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Energy Information Administration, Iraq could, if it chose to ignore quota restrictions, lift its production to 7 million bpd by 2029, an increase of at least 75% from today.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

"We cannot ignore possible online influences that may have contributed to this tragic incident," the country's cyber-security agency said.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

But did the Lakers fall in love with his legend and ignore his frailties?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"But the very next day, when the neurons are turned back on, the same animal can ignore distractors again, even very strong ones."

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

Most of the time people ignored their gut gauge, and most of the time it was okay to ignore it, until the one time it wasn’t okay.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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