Synonyms of mattered

mattered

verb

past tense of matter

as in meant

to be of importance

she believes that doing well in school really does matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meant
• weighed
• signified
• counted
• influenced
• imported
• affected
• cut ice
• carried weight
• concerned
• swayed
• amounted (to)
• added up (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mattered

That replaced only a fraction of the missing Gulf supply, but every barrel mattered in a tightening market. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

In the context of Texas, these differences might not have mattered, since the Jews, like other citizens of the fast-growing state, were adept at absorbing immigrants. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

In a small, competitive Italian-and-steakhouse ecosystem, a little differentiation from other restaurants’ steak de Burgo sauce mattered. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 22 Sep. 2026

Under normal circumstances, none of this would have mattered much. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

It was organized within days and lasted only 24 hours, but its symbolism mattered enormously. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Sullivan mattered a lot during the visiting 59ers’ 28-10 Northwest Crossroads Conference victory over previously unbeaten Hobart on Friday, making six catches for 79 yards and three touchdowns. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

That is why the chemistry inside KU’s locker room has mattered to him this week. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

An eBay Live auction let shoppers bid in real time while industry voices explained why each piece mattered. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026