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/ɪɡˈnɔr/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge something or someone.
She chose to ignore the negative comments about her.
To deliberately pay no attention to something.
Despite the warnings, he continued to ignore the advice given by his friends.
To disregard intentionally.
You can’t just ignore your responsibilities and expect everything to be fine.
Etymology
From Latin 'ignōrāre', meaning 'to not know'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
play the ignore game
To act as if something is not happening or does not exist.
ignore the noise
To focus on what is important while dismissing distractions.
turn a blind eye
To pretend not to notice something.
Related Words
neglect
To fail to care for or pay attention to.
disregard
To pay no attention to something.
Slang Meanings
ghost someone
He ghosted her after their first date, completely ignoring her messages.
give someone the cold shoulder
After their argument, she gave him the cold shoulder and ignored him.