First Known Use: 1801
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ignore
verb ig·nore \ig-ˈnȯr\
: to refuse to show that you hear or see (something or someone)
: to do nothing about or in response to (something or someone)
ig·noredig·nor·ing
Full Definition of IGNORE
transitive verb
1
: to refuse to take notice of
2
: to reject (a bill of indictment) as ungrounded
— ig·nor·able \-ˈnȯr-ə-bəl\ adjective
— ig·nor·er noun
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Origin of IGNORE
obsolete ignore to be ignorant of, from French ignorer, from Latin ignorare, from ignarus ignorant, unknown, from in- + gnoscere, noscere to know — more at know
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Synonym Discussion of IGNORE
neglect, disregard, ignore, overlook, slight, forget mean to pass over without giving due attention. neglect implies giving insufficient attention to something that merits one's attention <habitually neglected his studies>. disregard suggests voluntary inattention <disregarded the wishes of his family>. ignore implies a failure to regard something obvious <ignored the snide remark>. overlook suggests disregarding or ignoring through haste or lack of care <in my rush I overlooked a key example>. slight implies contemptuous or disdainful disregarding or omitting <slighted several major authors in her survey>. forget may suggest either a willful ignoring or a failure to impress something on one's mind <forget what others say>.
Rhymes with IGNORE
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IGNORED Defined for Kids
ignore
verb ig·nore \ig-ˈnȯr\
ig·noredig·nor·ing
Definition of IGNORE for Kids
: to pay no attention to <I ignored her rude remark.>
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