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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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This is the type of milestone that would probably only be important to local Soundgarden fans in Seattle, but not necessarily matter to a wider public, much less make an appearance in this book.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

How SpaceX trades early in its life as a public company will be important for OpenAI and Anthropic.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“This could prove to be important, especially in patients who benefit from decades of improving other risk-factor management,” said Jay Bradner, Amgen’s executive vice president for research and development.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

For Delhi, the leadership summit will be important to further burnish its credentials as a growing geopolitical power, and it will want it to go ahead.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It could be important, it could be a passport, it could be my downfall.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

be important

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