ignore

ig-nore · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; to disregard intentionally.

  2. 2.

    To fail to consider or pay attention to.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ignore someone — to refuse to acknowledge someone's presence
  • •
    too big to ignore — something that demands attention

Related words

Antonyms: acknowledge, attend, heed, notice
See also: disregard, ignorance, ignored, ignoring
Synonyms: disregard, neglect, overlook, snub

Etymology

From French ignorer, from Latin ignorare ("not to know, to disregard"), from in- ("not") + gnarus ("aware, knowing").