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

With more than 250 taps, El Bait Shop remains one of the largest draft programs in the country, pouring Iowa brews alongside national icons, rare releases and classic imports. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026

To cushion the blow, the state utility has been forced to cover the gap with emergency imports from regional neighbors – a stop-gap measure that analysts say poses fiscal risks. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 29 July 2026

Verb

Last year, the company imported a dozen 1,000-pound bronze sculptures from China to Zampolli’s home address. — Adam Robb, Curbed, 27 July 2026

Each year, Europe spends hundreds of billions of euros importing fossil fuels. — Andreas Schierenbeck, Fortune, 27 July 2026