Despite the safety warnings, he chose to disregard the advice given by the experts.
synonyms
ignoreoverlookneglect
word origin — The word 'disregard' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of' and the word 'regard', which comes from the Old French 'regarder' meaning 'to look at' or 'to pay attention to'.
disregard, emerge, contribute, display, regard: meanings and examples
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disregard · verb/ˌdɪs.rɪˈɡɑrd/
to ignore or pay no attention to something
Despite the safety warnings, he chose to disregard the advice given by the experts.
Synonyms: ignore, overlook, neglect
Origin: The word 'disregard' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of' and the word 'regard', which comes from the Old French 'regarder' meaning 'to look at' or 'to pay attention to'.
emerge · verb/ɪˈmɜrdʒ/
to come into view or become apparent
As the sun began to rise, the mountains emerged from the mist, revealing their majestic peaks.
Synonyms: appear, surface, materialize
Origin: The word 'emerge' comes from the Latin 'emergere', which means 'to rise out or up'.
contribute · verb/kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
to give or supply in common with others
Many volunteers contribute their time and effort to local charities to help those in need.
Synonyms: donate, provide, supply
Origin: from Latin 'contributus', past participle of 'contribuere' meaning 'to add together' or 'to give' (con- 'together' + tribuere 'to bestow, allot').
display · verb/dɪsˈpleɪ/
to show or exhibit something for others to see
The museum decided to display the ancient artifacts in a special exhibit to attract more visitors.
Synonyms: exhibit, show, present
Origin: from Middle English 'displai', derived from Old French 'despleier', meaning to unfold or uncover, which comes from Latin 'displicare' meaning to spread apart.
regard · verb/rɪˈɡɑrd/
to consider or think of someone or something in a specified way
Many experts regard climate change as one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Synonyms: consider, deem, view
Origin: Middle English, from Old French 'regarder', meaning 'to look at, to consider', from 're-' (again) + 'garder' (to keep, to watch)