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Synonyms

pay attention

Idioms  
  1. Heed, be attentive to, as in Now pay attention to these instructions. [Second half of 1700s]


Example Sentences

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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Dec. 18, “Obviously, the current situation of the renminbi is one we pay attention to.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The Christmas period is notorious for heavy rotation, so pay attention to the bench order in your squad.

From BBC

For those looking to refinance their auto loan, it’s important to pay attention to the loan terms.

From MarketWatch

“We think for our legacy business of oil and gas and cocoa and coffee and all kinds of basic commodities—even interest rates—that people are going to want to see: OK there’s something hot here, and I better pay attention to it.”

From Barron's

And that’s something people don’t really pay attention to, what’s lost in order to feel safe in another culture.

From Los Angeles Times