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neglects

The correct spelling is neglects.

How to pronounce neglects

verb

Say it like: Neg-lec-ts

The correct spelling is neglects. To fail to care for or attend to something. For example: "to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts"

Usage Examples

to neglect duty or business;  to neglect to pay debts

to neglect strangers

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fail to care for or attend to something.
  2. 2.To omit to notice; to forbear to treat with attention or respect; to slight.
  3. 3.To fail to do or carry out something due to oversight or carelessness.

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