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Contexts ▼▲ Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant Opposite of to recognize something as valuable Opposite of to feel, notice or detect with one's senses Opposite of to notice the loss or absence of (clausal, followed by for or about) Opposite of to place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something (archaic) Opposite of to pay attention to (touch on) Opposite of to make mention Opposite of to be told or informed about something Opposite of to understand or acknowledge the existence of Opposite of to subject to meticulous examination Opposite of to involve or engage in deeply Opposite of to look at and interpret letters or other information that is written Opposite of to make sure or certain of something Opposite of to take part or interfere in something, typically to prevent or alter a result or course of events Opposite of to examine through the sense of touch Opposite of to greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of (something) Opposite of to take into account before making a judgment call (think of/about) Opposite of to have a concern about Opposite of to think about something with curiosity or doubt Opposite of to make a living for the benefit of others Opposite of to hold or display a specified thought or emotion Opposite of to use as an example in support of an argument Opposite of to utilize or employ something intangible Opposite of to physically attack ferociously and wound Opposite of to manage (dated) Opposite of to treat (someone) with affection or favoritism Opposite of to provide for, usually for one's family Opposite of to design with a new shape or form Opposite of to prefer, desire, or choose to have something Opposite of to express gratitude for or appreciation of Opposite of to make an attempt at handling a problem or policy Opposite of to demonstrate empathy Opposite of to respond to a telecommunications call Opposite of to hear something that was not meant for one's ears Opposite of to fix one's attention at something or someone … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ Opposite of to disregard as unimportant or insignificant notices observes views sees spots regards spies eyes beholds eyeballs looks at descries espies gets a load of clocks catches sight of watches witnesses glimpses notes perceives sights checks out studies surveys heeds stares at gazes at pays attention to takes a dekko at contemplates scrutinizesUS scans inspects catches remarks checks examines takes in minds discerns distinguishes takes note of lays eyes on follows rubbernecks scrutinisesUK peers at gapes at recces makes out takes notice of scopes out glances at recognizesUS claps eyes on peeks at identifies gets a glimpse of catches a glimpse of peeps at recognisesUK sets eyes on gawks at glares at detects picks out picks up glances gazes stares gapes peers focuses focusses cases peeps bewares feasts your eyes on keeps a weather eye on gives the once over takes stock of leers at takes a butcher's at watches like a hawk makes eyes at ogles at focuses on looks on concentrates on has a look-see peeks takes a look considers marks ogles fixes one's gaze gawks glares takes a gander has a squint sizes up gives the once-over gives something a once-over looks fixedly takes a butcher's viddies gawps feasts one's eyes takes a shufti looks takes a gander at takes a dekko goggles pores over gives attention to more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to recognize something as valuable appreciates values respects prizes cherishes treasures admires considers esteems loves regards hails lauds commends applauds extols praises holds in esteem holds in high regard rates highly thinks highly of thinks much of has a high opinion of sets store by sets great store by regards highly values highly enshrines savorsUS memorializesUS savoursUK revels in memorialisesUK “It is often easy to dismiss issues that do not affect us as being unimportant.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to feel, notice or detect with one's senses distinguishes discerns recognisesUK recognizesUS apprehends perceives identifies knows detects discovers reads digs tells estimates decides analysesUK analyzesUS judges diagnoses diagnosticates determinates makes out figures out takes in picks out picks up on gets a load of “He would miss most of the show because he was distracted by his phone.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to notice the loss or absence of misses notices the absence of notices the loss of finds missing “I have chosen to ignore my dark past and focus on building a positive future.” Verb ▲ (clausal, followed by for or about) Opposite of to place an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something cares worries bothers minds appreciates enjoys favorsUS favoursUK burdens oneself with concerns oneself concerns oneself with gets worked up gives a hang gives a hoot gives a monkey's gives a rap gives a tinker's curse gives a tinker's damn has regard for interests oneself in loses sleep over regards highly takes to troubles oneself with troubles yourself worries oneself gives a light “The best thing to do is to disregard all the negative noise and focus on getting the fundamentals right.” Verb ▲ (archaic) Opposite of to pay attention to attends follows heeds minds observes regards hears marks notices notes respects watches hearkens harks harkens listens to pays attention to concentrates on focuses on gives thought to takes into consideration takes note of bears in mind devotes yourself gives ear to pays heed to tunes in to lends an ear to listens up to occupies oneself with takes to heart thinks about applies your mind to checks out gets a load of looks on picks up on keeps one's eye on keeps one's mind on hangs on hearkens to pays close attention to “If I know something about the field in which this man claims to be an expert, something which he ought to know but doesn't, I'll disregard everything he says.” Verb ▲ (touch on) Opposite of to make mention touches discusses covers mentions notes treats alludes to deals with goes over refers to speaks of brings in scrutinizesUS examines goes into tells of analysesUK reviews addresses relates to reports on has to do with analyzesUS studies documents details involves explores affects pertains to references talks about touches on delves into tackles encompasses looks into provides details of investigates gives details of gives details on expounds on looks at gives a rundown of contends with probes gives the facts on deliberates on recounts gives an account of digs into brings up depicts embodies confers on takes on regards canvases scrutinisesUK appertains to comprises of sifts through inquires about informs of concerns itself with applies to bears upon has a bearing on explains speaks about comments on talks through concerns describes debates more ❯ “Thyra resolved to dismiss subjects on which they held different opinions.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to be told or informed about something learns hears sees minds espies gains establishes overhears becomes aware dopes out gets wind of the fact gets wise to the fact has it brought to one's attention finds out about gains knowledge gets a line gets wind gets word “Try to ignore the poor spelling and amateurish design, and concentrate on the quality of advice gleaned from years of experience.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to understand or acknowledge the existence of recognisesUK recognizesUS perceives sees understands accepts acknowledges appreciates admits apprehends comprehends concedes discerns realisesUK realizesUS cognizes conceives grants grasps allows assimilates confesses senses owns registers savvies beholds catches compasses gets intuits knows respects seizes deciphers decodes digs groks twigs tumbles to is aware of are aware of is cognizant of are cognizant of catches on to cottons to makes out cottons on to takes on board takes something on board identifies “It is a fair question, but we should not overlook the assumptions that underlie it.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to subject to meticulous examination analyzesUS examines analysesUK evaluates explores scrutinisesUK scrutinizesUS studies inspects researches reviews considers ponders assays interprets investigates probes questions chews over delves into digs into goes into goes over goes through looks at picks at pores over thinks about thinks through getd down to brass tacks picks apart appraises looks into looks over enquires into dissects queries tests inquires into checks out weighs up takes stock of works over sounds out determines canvasses assesses identifies critiques judges tries sorts out kicks around has a look at opens up asks nitpicks leaves no stone unturned criticizesUS criticisesUK inquiresUS wades into takes a look at tests the waters gives opinion checks gives an opinion comments upon passes judgment on finds out ascertains sifts audits eyeballs brainstorms prospects scouts cases interrogates taps bugs frisks vets reconnoitresUK wiretaps recces excogitates reconnoitersUS muckrakes searches pokes surveys spies underseeks enquiresUK learns clarifies sees listens in reads into checks into probes into searchs for checks up on deliberates on conducts an investigation into feels out checks over follows up checks up conducts an enquiry into makes enquiries about makes inquiry pries into runs down susses out reads up on broods over pokes around looks at carefully sizes up mulls over dives into cross-examines noses around stakes out searchs into inquires about scopes out does research into makes inquiries about puts to the test asks questions of puts questions to sifts the evidence concerning tries to get to the bottom of gives the once over gives the once-over subjects to an examination searches the evidence concerning more ❯ “It's easier to enjoy life when you ignore the little details.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to involve or engage in deeply loses immerses engages involves absorbs engrosses consumes enmeshes obsesses occupies throws affects assimilates connects enraptures enthralsUK enthrallsUS hooks mires preoccupies “Just ignore the music if it's not really your thing.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to look at and interpret letters or other information that is written reads peruses studies scans scrutinisesUK scrutinizesUS browses examines inspects skims views follows cons devours glances through goes over goes through looks at looks over looks through pores over browses through flicks through flips through leafs through refers to thumbs through buries oneself in casts an eye over ploughs through runs your eye over skims through wades through is absorbed in dips into “Some people tend to ignore large paragraphs and just skim read because of the large volumes of unread emails in their inbox.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to make sure or certain of something ensures confirms ascertains makes certain sees to it takes care checks double-checks controls for verifies checks out checks up checks up on eyes eyeballs finds out pegs proves sizes up substantiates observes renders “He had a tendency to be derelict and neglect his duty in ensuring that the equipment operated at full capacity.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to take part or interfere in something, typically to prevent or alter a result or course of events intervenes intrudes interferes interrupts interposes obtrudes meddles butts in cuts in barges in horns in gets involved muscles in steps in mixes in involves oneself insinuates oneself interposes oneself comes between puts your two cents in puts your oar in puts in two cents “Maria tried to ignore the bickering couple as she picked the strawberries from the adjacent vines.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to examine through the sense of touch feels touches strokes caresses fondles fingers thumbs handles manipulates fiddles with plays with toys with mauls paws lays a finger on manhandles puts one's hand on frisks palms runs hands over “The shop assistant tried to get her to ignore the superior fabric of the handbag because she would not have purchased it anyway.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to greet or physically respond to by recognizing the presence of acknowledges addresses greets notices salutes accosts hails recognisesUK recognizesUS reacts nods remarks replies responds signals to thanks waves waves to nods to smiles at says hello to tips your hat to raises one's hat to “Tina knows full well that Matt is teasing her as he pretends to dismiss her flirtations.” Verb ▲ (something) Opposite of to take into account before making a judgment call considers remembers minds acknowledges marks heeds notes muses takes allows for factors into provides for bears in mind is mindful of cares for factors in has regard to keeps in view makes allowance for makes allowances for makes provision for pays regard to reckons with respects takes account of takes into account takes into consideration takes to heart takes under advisement recognizesUS appreciates shows consideration for observes shows regard for pays heed to accommodates has due regard for pays attention to is cognizant of are cognizant of sympathizes with is aware of are aware of regards recognisesUK calls to mind accepts keeps in mind thinks of notices takes cognizance of attends to more ❯ “I recommend that everyone disregard his lies and untruths before the court and find him guilty.” Verb ▲ (think of/about) Opposite of to have a concern about thinks worries about agonizes over anguishes over dwells on excruciates over obsesses on distresses oneself over dwells upon frets over mopes over stews over torments oneself over tortures oneself over “She was inundated with work and would consequently neglect her son who was recovering from his illness.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to think about something with curiosity or doubt wonders ponders conjectures questions reflects thinks deliberates muses puzzles queries speculates enquiresUK inquiresUS meditates doubts asks oneself cudgels your brains “The most common approach has been to ignore the topic altogether, because of its ideological sensitivity and analytical complications.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to make a living for the benefit of others keeps maintains supports feeds sustains finances boards funds minds nurtures provides for subsidisesUK subsidizesUS fosters nourishes cares for keeps alive looks after provides board for provides food for provides sustenance for takes care of raises rears brings up attends to succorsUS succoursUK makes a living for guards fends for keeps an eye on tends to nurses ministers to mentors parents protects develops fathers “The presiding judge could not understand why a mother would choose to gamble her life savings and ignore her family's needs.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to hold or display a specified thought or emotion has develops fosters harboursUK manifests shows clings to demonstrates displays embraces evinces expresses harborsUS holds maintains retains assimilates cultivates devises feels nurses preserves imagines knows nurtures thinks about thinks of broods over cherishes considers digests “If you do not encourage the young boy, he will lose confidence in his ability.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to use as an example in support of an argument takes considers contemplates ponders thinks about examines regards observes studies checks out chews over deliberates over looks at meditates over mulls over reflects on ruminates over weighs up cogitates about gets a load of gives thought to cogitates on ruminates on “The data is estimated using theoretical approximations that disregard, for example, motion blur and defocus effects.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to utilize or employ something intangible uses exercises exerts practicesUS practisesUK applies implements draws on employs brings into play brings to bear plays on puts into action puts to use puts to work capitalizes on effects makes the most of maneuversUS manoeuvresUK manages regulates sources taps puts forth puts into effect sets in motion puts in motion “Do not neglect your discretion in the handling of this sensitive matter.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to physically attack ferociously and wound savages “They can be very dangerous, but like most reef animals, they will probably ignore you if you leave them alone.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to manage runs directs controls manages administers operates bosses conducts heads leads oversees regulates superintends handles owns supervises coordinates governs administrates carries on guides keeps organisesUK organizesUS overlooks stewards tends looks after masterminds presides over helms ordains officiates at heads up is in charge are in charge pulls the strings rides herd on takes care of “Many agents sell a bunch of houses, then spend all their time servicing those houses and neglect their business.” Verb ▲ (dated) Opposite of to treat (someone) with affection or favoritism pets babies cossets indulges pampers spoils coddles mollycoddles loves overindulges cockers dandles dotes on fusses over makes a fuss of wraps in cotton wool satisfies humoursUK humorsUS nurses gratifies accommodates regales obliges treats nannies nursemaids favorsUS favoursUK wet-nurses panders to makes a fuss over spoon-feeds makes much of kills with kindness waits on hand and foot caters to your every whim caters to “Lily's step-parents would ignore her to tend to their own biological son.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to provide for, usually for one's family works provides bears the palm brings home the bacon earns your keep feeds your family keeps a roof over your head keeps clothes on your back keeps the wolf from the door makes a living puts food on the table takes the cake “The negligent father would neglect his family's needs.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to design with a new shape or form creates designs fashions crafts devises invents shapes develops plans sets up authors composes conceives fabricates forms renders arranges assembles compounds comprises constructs contrives cooks up diagrams draughtsUK draftsUS draws up dreams up engineers frames lays out makes up models mouldsUK moldsUS originates outlines produces puts together strategizes advances begins comes up with executes sets carves out casts choreographs conjures up drums up hammers out pieces puts up runs up starts up throws together throws up brews brings bring on translates into works decides determines plots rigs brainstorms concocts formulates ruminates projects churns out cobbles together carries out imagines works on sparks envisages coins speculates visualizesUS thinks of ponders sparks off turns out manufactures pictures envisions grinds out pioneers trumps up thrashs out thinks up innovates cranks out visualisesUK gets obtains hatches tailors more ❯ “Our graphic designer happened to neglect the creation of a new layout for the website.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to prefer, desire, or choose to have something likes prefers desires wants chooses craves fancies favorsUS favoursUK loves cares for covets elects feels like has a preference for inclines toward leans toward leans towards longs for needs rathers relishes selects aspires to endorses feels inclined toward hankers after hungers for opts for pines for requires wishes for aches for approves of goes for has an urge for has eyes for itches for lusts after lusts for spoils for suggests takes to thirsts for yearns for dies for takes a liking to takes a shine to welcomes “I was full and I would refuse food for the rest of the day.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to express gratitude for or appreciation of acknowledges celebrates endorses honorsUS honoursUK praises approves recognisesUK recognizesUS expresses gratitude for gives thanks for salutes someone for shows appreciation for thanks someone for speaks highly of toasts someone for pays tribute to someone for “Some parents tend to put exceedingly high expectations on their children, and this can often cause them to overlook all the hard work and progress that they have made.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to make an attempt at handling a problem or policy approaches handles manages tackles deals with grasps attacks takes care of administers to controls fixes manipulates “We should just ignore this problem and let things resolve themselves naturally.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to demonstrate empathy understands empathisesUK sympathisesUK sympathizesUS acknowledges empathizesUS identifies with relates to is cognizant of are cognizant of commiserates with empathizes with feels compassionate towards pities sympathizes with takes on board takes something on board shows compassion for takes account of “I cannot help but be indifferent to what Bob must be going through as I have my own issues to deal with.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to respond to a telecommunications call answers gets takes picks up responds to “I frequently ignore calls that come from telemarketing companies.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to hear something that was not meant for one's ears overhears catches hears eavesdrops earwigs listens to eavesdrops on listens in listens in on Verb ▲ Opposite of to fix one's attention at something or someone focuses on addresses considers contemplates centres onUK centers onUS heeds minds emphasisesUK emphasizesUS examines spotlights targets concentrates on deliberates on focalises on focalizes on deals with directs attention to broods over considers closely fixates on gives attention to attends to fixes attention on hones in on pays attention to puts mind to refocuses on occupies thoughts with turns to takes aim at gets down to homes in on obsesses over zeros in on keys on addresses oneself to knuckles down to concentrates fixates deliberates fixes centersUS focalizes focalises pinpoints centralizesUS aims refocusses refocuses centralisesUK directs attention focuses gives attention occupies thoughts centresUK hyperfocuses focusses fixes attention hones in more ❯ “It is unacceptable for you to walk away and ignore this dire situation.” Find more words! 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