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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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Investors simply aren’t focused on cars that much, choosing to pay attention to AI applications such as robots and robo-taxis.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The ripple effects are genuine and we can all feel them if we’re willing to pay attention.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

"Please pay attention to air raid sirens tonight," Zelensky said earlier in his video address to the nation on Monday.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

This is smart-money positioning you should pay attention to.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Sound signals compel us to pay attention to something.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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