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Ignor es is the third-person singular present tense of the verb ignore. To ignore something is to deliberately pay no attention to it, to deprioritize or dismiss it. In everyday language, it often conveys a conscious choice to not acknowledge a person, remark, or stimulus.

Examples illustrate its use: she ignores calls from unknown numbers; he ignored the warning signs about the project. The term can imply intent, as opposed to simply not noticing. In grammar, ignore contrasts with notice, heed, or acknowledge.

Social and psychological aspects accompany the word. Consistent ignoring can function as social exclusion, a form of passive aggression, or a boundary-setting technique. It can be perceived as rude or protective, depending on intent and context. Repeated ignoring can affect relationships and well-being, sometimes contributing to feelings of invisibility or neglect.

In computing and online communication, ignore appears in practical features such as ignore lists, muting, or content filters. In data processing, ignoring outliers means excluding them from analysis. The concept also underpins moderation practices where users may be blocked or filtered to reduce unwanted interaction.

Etymology: ignore derives from Latin ignorare, meaning to not know, via Old French ignorer, entering English in the late medieval period. Related terms include neglect, disregard, and snub.