Definitions and Examples of neglect, abandon, ignore
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To fail to take care of or pay attention to something or someone.
Example
If you neglect your plants, they will wither and die.
To leave behind or give up on something or someone.
Example
He had to abandon his dream of becoming a musician and pursue a more practical career.
To pay no attention to something or someone; to disregard.
Example
If you ignore your health, you may suffer from various illnesses.
Key Differences: neglect vs abandon vs ignore
- 1Neglect implies a lack of care or attention towards something or someone.
- 2Abandon suggests giving up on something or someone completely.
- 3Ignore means to pay no attention to something or someone.
Effective Usage of neglect, abandon, ignore
- 1Gardening: Use cultivate when talking about growing plants, fruits, or vegetables.
- 2Education: Use cultivate when referring to developing skills, knowledge, or talents.
- 3Relationships: Use cultivate when discussing how to improve or maintain a healthy relationship.
- 4Business: Use cultivate when talking about developing or maintaining a customer base.
Remember this!
The antonyms of cultivate are neglect, abandon, and ignore. These words convey the opposite meaning of cultivate, which is to foster, nurture, or grow something. Use these words in different contexts to express the idea of neglecting, abandoning, or ignoring something or someone.
