Synonyms of import

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noun

ˈim-ˌpȯrt 

1

as in importance

the quality or state of being important

I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career

Synonyms & Similar Words

• importance
• significance
• consequence
• magnitude
• gravity
• value
• weight
• moment
• account
• power
• substance
• momentousness
• store
• weightiness
• celebrity
• status
• control
• prominence
• worth
• name
• authority
• eminence
• distinction
• report
• worthiness
• potency
• fame
• note
• preeminence
• dominion
• seriousness
• substantiveness
• mastery
• reputation
• notoriety
• sway
• position
• renown
• prestige
• centrality
• rank
• repute
• greatness
• noteworthiness
• mark
• stature
• standing
• glory
• essentiality
• honor
• cachet
• essentialness
• illustriousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smallness
• insignificance
• triviality
• littleness
• shame
• pettiness
• discredit
• dishonor
• worthlessness
• odium
• disgrace
• ignominy
• puniness
• infamy
• disrepute
• slightness
• opprobrium
• valuelessness
• anonymity
• paltriness
• obscurity

2

as in meaning

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action

didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meaning
• content
• sense
• intent
• significance
• intention
• definition
• theme
• drift
• message
• implication
• connotation
• nature
• purport
• stuff
• denotation
• signification
• essence
• indication
• suggestion
• topic
• cue
• subject
• tenor
• acceptance
• burden
• spirit
• hint
• clue
• soul
• motive
• question
• inkling
• matter
• heart
• kernel
• intimation
• nucleus
• core
• bottom
• point
• essentiality
• marrow
• motif
• gist
• acceptation
• quick
• crux
• pith
• nub

import

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verb

im-ˈpȯrt 

1

as in to matter

to be of importance

it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matter
• weigh
• mean
• influence
• carry weight
• cut ice
• count
• affect
• signify
• sway
• concern
• amount (to)
• add up (to)

2

as in to mean

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

the word "freedom" can import different things to different people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mean
• signify
• imply
• denote
• intend
• spell
• express
• indicate
• suggest
• infer
• specify
• symbol
• explain
• represent
• mention
• amount (to)
• instance
• touch (on or upon)
• point (to)
• add up (to)
• symbolize
• cite
• refer (to)
• embody
• announce
• hint
• proclaim
• designate
• signal
• personify
• elucidate
• allude (to)
• connote
• declare
• intimate
• insinuate
• advert
• epitomize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of import

Noun

Trump has since looked for other legal authority to tax imports. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

The executive order suspends tariffs of up to 500% on US imports from Russia and 100% on the top five importers of Russian oil and natural gas. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

After Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Germany, which in 2021 had imported more than half of its gas from Russia, initially opposed an embargo on Russian oil and gas before reversing course in May of that year. — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Trump seems to be working to protect Russian oil facilities after cutting a deal with President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026