verb
matter
To be important or make a difference.
Your opinion matters when we make this shared decision.
Etymology
Matter as a noun can mean a subject of concern. The verb develops that concern into significance: something matters when it affects the issue or outcome.
More examples
- It does not matter to me.
- What matters most is safety.
- Every vote matters.
Forms
matter · matters · mattered · mattering
Similar words
- count
- Can similarly mean having importance or influence.