ignore
Pronunciation: [ɪɡˈnɔr]
Word
Context: "communication"
(verb) to purposely not pay attention to someone or something. It's like when someone is talking to you, but you choose to look away and not listen.
Example
She decided to ignore the noise and focus on her homework.
Example
He didn’t ignore his friend’s call; he answered right away!
Example
Why did you ignore my message?
Context: "behavior"
(verb) to act as if someone or something is not there or does not matter. This can happen when you let someone pass by without saying hello.
Example
He chose to ignore the rude comments and stay calm.
Example
She couldn’t ignore the pain in her leg while playing soccer.
Example
Do you think it’s okay to ignore someone who is being mean?
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