ignore
/ɪˈɡnɔːr/to deliberately pay no attention to something or someone
He ignored the warning signs and proceeded with the project.
He deliberately paid no attention to the warning signs and continued with the project.
The teacher ignored the student's disruptive behavior.
The teacher deliberately paid no attention to the student's disruptive behavior.
Often used when someone chooses not to notice or respond to something they are aware of.
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Common Usage
Ignore is often used when someone chooses not to notice or respond to something they are aware of.
⚡Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Ignore can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often implies a conscious choice to not pay attention.
📖Word Origin
From Middle French ignorer, from Latin ignorare, from in- (not) + gnōrāre (to know).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often implies a conscious choice to not pay attention.