ignores
word · lemma: ignore
Definition
To pay no attention to something or someone, or to deliberately not notice or consider them.
Usage & Nuances
'Ignore' is often used to describe a conscious choice not to notice or react. Common collocations: 'ignore advice', 'ignore messages'. Don't confuse with 'forget' (which means you can't remember). Can be seen as rude if referring to people.
Spanish: ignoraPortuguese (BR): ignoraPortuguese (PT): ignoraChinese (Simplified): 忽视Chinese (Traditional): 忽視Hindi: नज़रअंदाज़ करता हैArabic: يتجاهلBengali: উপেক্ষা করে - অবহেলা করেRussian: игнорируетJapanese: 無視するVietnamese: phớt lờ - bỏ quaKorean: 무시하다Turkish: görmezden gelirUrdu: نظر انداز کرتا ہےIndonesian: mengabaikan
Example Sentences
She ignores her brother when he is annoying.
basic
He ignores his teacher's advice.
basic
Sometimes my dog ignores me when I call him.
basic
She just ignores all her messages when she's busy.
natural
He often ignores problems until they get worse.
natural
If someone ignores you on purpose, it's better to move on.
natural