Opposite of to perceive with one's eyes
“While I was driving, I would disregard the snow-capped mountains around me as I was concentrating on the road.”
Opposite of to be a spectator of
“If you go to bed early tonight, you will miss the lunar eclipse.”
Opposite of to understand based on information provided
“I urge you to not misunderstand the purpose of the meeting that took place.”
Opposite of to find out through discovery
“Ted would be ignorant as to who the princesses were until he met them in the castle while on his adventure with Bill.”
Opposite of to find out by making inquiries
“William, can you please hide what your brother Harry is up to with Meghan?”
Opposite of to think over something
“I know the answer to this crossword puzzle. I will now proceed.”
Opposite of to ensure that something happens
“Disregard that you may have left behind any frivolous items.”
Opposite of to form a mental picture of, or to predict
“Because of his inferior skill, I draw a blank when it comes to him winning the tournament.”
Opposite of to consult a professional as a client
“You'd best not brush off your lawyer if you want to avoid legal trouble on this matter.”
Opposite of to visit a person or place
“I avoid my neighbors as they seem a little creepy.”
Opposite of to learn or come to an awareness of something
Opposite of to clearly comprehend something
(informal) Opposite of to comprehend or understand something (said)
Opposite of to be told or informed about something
“Try to ignore the poor spelling and amateurish design, and concentrate on the quality of advice gleaned from years of experience.”
Opposite of to consider
“I disregard any rigid or mechanical rule in policy-making.”
Opposite of to guide the movement or course of
(actualize) Opposite of to conceive of or envisage in the mind
“Regardless of the obstacles in her path, she was tirelessly determined to actualize her vision for equality.”
(break) Opposite of to conceive of or envisage in the mind
(of a meeting or seminar) Opposite of to manage or preside over
“To follow your petty call to arms over trivial matters would be a massive waste of resources.”
Opposite of to take a brief or hurried look at someone or something
Opposite of to decide or determine correctly or with certainty
“I figure that this might be a big problem.”
Opposite of to have an experience of
Opposite of to tell about in advance
“We come to realize that the criterion of simplicity is also at work when we retrodict as well as when we predict.”
Opposite of to (start to) discover or comprehend something
Opposite of to be recognized for one's abilities, skills or achievements
“Everybody would then disparage Homer and his monstrously strange car design.”
Opposite of to experience or live through something
Opposite of to experience a challenging period in one's life
“Americans love success stories, especially tales of underdogs who overcome all odds to achieve success by their own efforts.”
Opposite of to guide or direct in a particular direction
“The old knave tried to mislead the children away from their parents but was thwarted by an officer who chased him away.”
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