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Definition ignore in American English

ignore verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪɡˈnɔr/

▪ blatantly, completely, deliberately, pointedly, simply, studiously, totally

▪ advice, existence, fact, insult, plea, possibility, protest, question, reality, remark, request, threat, warning

1

to not consider something, or to not let it influence you

Example

We had ignored the fact that it was getting darker.

Example

This approach ignores the complexity of modern business.

Example

My son gets good advice but he just ignores it.

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2

to pretend that you have not noticed someone or something

Example

He completely ignored her and kept on walking.

Example

Other shoppers ignored her pleas for help.

Definition ignore in American English