/iɣnoˈɾaɾ/
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Translation
to ignore, to be unaware of
Word origin
From Latin ignorare ('not to know'), from in- ('not') and the root gnarus ('knowing'). English 'ignore' and 'ignorant' share the same origin.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ignorare
- English cognates
- ignore, ignorant
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular (1st group)
Examples
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She decided to ignore her neighbours' comments.
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We cannot ignore such a serious problem.
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He was completely unaware that they had already moved.
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It is better to ignore someone who only wants a fight.
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I do not know what his final decision will be.
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