be important

VERB

matter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect count imply involve mean signify

STRONG

express import value weigh

WEAK

be of value be substantive carry weight cut ice have influence make a difference mean something

VERB

weigh

Synonyms

STRONGEST

count import mean

STRONG

burden charge cumber cut impress lade matter militate press pull register saddle show signify tax tell

WEAK

be heavy be influential be something carry weight cut some ice stack up against

Antonyms

STRONG

exonerate leave alone

WEAK

ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Mr Justice Mould said Alexander had "considered both the need for and the socio-economic effects of the proposed development to be important".

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Still, Lee’s previous experience at SK Hynix might be important for another reason.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The membership of the task forces will be important in signaling the seriousness of the exercise, said Julia Coronado, president of MacroPolicy Perspectives.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Dr. Giuseppe Mainas, first author of the study from King's College London, said: "Our study suggests lifestyle modifications could be important alongside proper tooth brushing for patients."

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

He suspected it would be important to win High-Tech’s respect, and he would succeed only by showing nothing of the fear that was crawling all over him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

be important

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