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In some senses, important is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERBS
be, seem | become | remain
make sth
Good communication skills make a person important in any workplace.
believe sth, consider sth, deem sth, regard sth as, see sth as, think sth
Most parents believe education is important for their children's future success.
ADV
critically, crucially, enormously, especially, extremely, hugely, most, particularly, really, terribly, very, vitally
Learning to read and write is vitally important for children's future success in school.
increasingly | doubly | fairly, quite
equally
Both the recipe's ingredients and the cooking method are equally important for success.
internationally, regionally
The discovery of this ancient artifact was regionally important for understanding the area's history.
economically, functionally, historically, politically, strategically
The treaty was strategically important because it prevented war between the two nations.
PREP
for
Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health and energy throughout the day.
to
Getting enough sleep is important to your health and mood.