mattered
Was of consequence
Mattered is the past tense of matter, meaning to be of importance or significance.
It mattered to her that he remembered.
Nothing else mattered in that moment.
The word often appears in negative or questioning contexts: Did it even matter that we tried?
It never mattered what anyone thought.
Having notable importance
- meaningfulHaving purpose or significance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- impactfulHaving significant effect
- influentialHaving considerable effect
pivotal · critical · decisive · momentous · weighty · substantial · vital · essential
Held dear, prized
- valuedHeld in high regard
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
- belovedOne who is treasured
dear · important · precious · loved · appreciated · esteemed · regarded · respected
Directly related to something
- applicableAble to be used
- germaneRelated to the topic
- relevantApplying to the topic
- relatedConnected by blood or nature
connected · appropriate · fitting · salient · apposite · on-topic · contextual · corresponding
significant
Having notable importance
- meaningfulHaving purpose or significance
- consequentialHaving significant effects
- impactfulHaving significant effect
influential · pivotal · critical · decisive · momentous · weighty · substantial · vital · essential · paramount
cherished
Held dear, prized
beloved · dear · important · precious · loved · appreciated · esteemed · regarded · respected
pertinent
Directly related to something
- applicableAble to be used
- germaneRelated to the topic
- relevantApplying to the topic
related · connected · appropriate · fitting · salient · apposite · on-topic · contextual · corresponding · concerned
- doesn't matterHas no significance
- it doesn't matterOf no importance
- no matterIrrespective of circumstances
- no matter whatIn every possible case
- matter of timeOutcome already determined, pending
- mind over matterWill overcoming physical constraints