matter to

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Definition
  1. Verb (transitive):
    • To be of importance, significance, or consequence to someone; to have relevance or meaning for a specific person or group. It indicates that something is personally or emotionally significant.
Usage
  • The verb "matter to" is used to express that a subject is important to a specific object (a person or entity). It is followed by the person or group to whom the subject is important.
  • It is commonly used in statements and questions to emphasize personal relevance.
  • Structure: Subject + matter(s) + to + [person/group].
Examples
  • Verb:
    • Your opinion really matters to me. (I consider your opinion very important.)
    • Does the environment matter to the company's leadership? (Is the environment important to the leaders?)
    • Little acts of kindness matter to people who are struggling. (These acts are significant for those in difficulty.)
Advanced Usage
  • "What matters to...": A common phrase used to inquire about or state someone's priorities.
    • We need to understand what matters to our customers. (We need to know what is important to our customers.)
  • Negation for emphasis: Using "doesn't/don't matter to" to state a lack of importance.
    • His rude comments don't matter to me at all. (His comments are of no consequence to me.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Matter (verb, intransitive): To be of importance, often used without "to" in a more general sense.
    • It doesn't matter. (It is not important.)
  • Matter (noun): A subject, situation, or substance.
    • We need to discuss an important matter.
Synonyms
  • Be important to: Have significance for.
  • Mean something to: Have value or emotional weight for someone.
  • Concern: Be relevant or of interest to.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Matter to" is itself a phrasal verb. Other phrasal verbs with "matter" are not standard.)

Related Idioms
  • As if it mattered: Said to imply that something is treated as important when it likely is not.
    • He gave his advice as if it mattered.
  • Make it matter: To give something significance or importance.
    • You have to make your vote matter.
Verb
  1. be of importance or consequence
    • This matters to me!

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