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

Though the cast is starry—Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, Anna Kendrick, and Rock himself all costar—Misty herself is played by Rosalind Eleazar, a British import best known for her role on Slow Horses. — John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Courtright estimated that widespread electrification of motorcycles could eventually displace roughly $600 million in fuel imports in Uganda and between $600 million and $800 million in Kenya. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The issue first surfaced in February when Croatian police and Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency, arrested 13 people suspected of illegally importing and disposing of hazardous waste. — Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

One senior source added that Iran only has two months’ worth of gasoline supplies, which must be imported due to limited domestic refining capacity. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026