Word IGNORE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

ignore

🇺🇸 [ɪɡˈnɔːr]

Meanings

To deliberately pay no attention to something or someone. Ignoring can be a conscious decision to avoid engagement or simply a result of not noticing something. It can also indicate a lack of respect or disregard for something.

Examples

• She chose to ignore his rude comments during the meeting.
• I can't ignore the fact that there's a mistake in this report.
• He ignored all the warnings and continued his risky behavior.

Synonyms

disregard • neglect • overlook

Antonyms

acknowledge • notice • heed