To matter
Example: It matters more under critical conditions
Definition
"To matter" means to be of importance or significance in a particular context. It implies that something has an effect or influence on a situation, decision, or outcome, as in the phrase 'It matters more under critical conditions.'
Etymology
The phrase "to matter" comes from the Old French word 'matere,' meaning substance or importance, which itself derives from the Latin 'materia,' meaning material or matter. Over time, the verb evolved to express the idea of having significance or importance. Did you know that originally, 'matter' referred more to physical substance before gaining its abstract sense?
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"To matter" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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