ignore

Meaning

to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally

to refuse to pay attention to something or someone

Example Sentences

She decided to ignore the rude comments.

She chose to ignore his rude remark.

Example Expressions

ignore the elephant in the room

Synonyms

disregard, overlook, neglect, dismiss, avoid

Entry 1

disregard, overlook, neglect, dismiss

Entry 2

overlook, disregard, neglect, avoid, dismiss

Antonyms

notice, acknowledge, attend, heed, recognize

Entry 1

notice, acknowledge, attend, heed

Entry 2

notice, acknowledge, recognize

Collocations

ignore completely, ignore warnings, ignore advice, deliberately ignore, ignore the facts, ignore rules, ignore warning

Entry 1

ignore completely, ignore warnings, ignore advice, deliberately ignore, ignore the facts

Entry 2

ignore advice, ignore rules, ignore warning