ignore

[US]/ɪɡˈnɔː(r)/
[UK]/ɪɡˈnɔːr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. refuse to take notice of, disregard or overlook.

Phrases & Collocations

ignore all

Example Sentences

impassive passers-by ignore the performers.

the law ignores the reality of the situation.

I shall ignore that uncalled-for remark.

If you ignore your diet, trouble will follow.

Lydia ignored his asinine remark.

the rules ignore one important principle of cricket.

this fact was ignored by ill-disposed critics.

she ignored his lecherous gaze.

he ignored her pleading.

I decided to ignore his rude remarks.

ignored the prying journalists' questions.

She sat at her desk and studiously ignored me.

he ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.

she ignored Elisabeth's warning glare against fraternizing with the enemy.

he ignored her outraged question.

the prime minister ignored the prophets of financial doom .

you ignored his orders and snafued everything.

the problem was either trivialized or ignored by teachers.

Real-world Examples

No, just ignore them. Ignore them.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 1 (Bilingual)

The country did not ignore the startup trend of the 21st century.

Source: VOA Special November 2017 Collection

State media largely is ignoring the situation.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Advocates argue it insures less populated states aren't completely ignored.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2020 Collection

It's really at our own peril if we ignore them.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2022 Collection

Advocates argue it ensures less populated states aren't completely ignored.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

Is it something that must be ignored?

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

He quit after his warnings were ignored.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Sweetheart, you have to just ignore him.

Source: Movie resources

B) Its side effect should not be ignored.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

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