ignore — to refuse to pay attention to or acknowledge
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to refuse to pay attention to or acknowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈnɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My mom called me 10 times, but I was too busy playing games to ignore her calls.
- The teacher told us to ignore the fire drill, but that seemed like terrible advice.
- You can't ignore your responsibilities forever.
ignore
VERB[/ɪɡˈnɔːr/]
to refuse to pay attention to or acknowledge
She ignored the distractions and stayed focused on her goal.
The king ignored the advisor's warning. (NOTICE + DISMISS = IGNORE)
Ignore the warning at the door, and soon the danger roars.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin ignorare, meaning 'not to know' or 'to be ignorant of.' Originally denoting simple lack of knowledge, the term evolved over time to encompass intentional disregard or willful overlooking of something.
Breakdown
in- (not) + gnorare (to know), from Latin ignorare. The prefix in- negates the root, creating the sense of 'not knowing' or deliberately refusing to acknowledge.
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📝Examples
“My mom called me 10 times, but I was too busy playing games to ignore her calls.”
“The teacher told us to ignore the fire drill, but that seemed like terrible advice.”
“You can't ignore your responsibilities forever.”
“He decided to ignore the 'Do Not Enter' sign and immediately regretted it.”
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