notice
[ noh-tis ]
/ ˈnoʊ tɪs /
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noun
verb (used with object), no·ticed, no·tic·ing.
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Origin of notice
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin nōtitia “a knowing, a being known,” derivative of nōtus known (see notify)
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10. Notice, discern, perceive imply becoming aware of, and paying attention to, something. To notice is to become aware of something that has caught one's attention: to notice a newspaper headline; to notice a road sign. Discern suggests distinguishing (sometimes with difficulty) and recognizing a thing for what it is, discriminating it from its surroundings: In spite of the fog, we finally discerned the outline of the harbor. Perceive, often used as a formal substitute for see or notice, may convey also the idea of understanding meanings and implications: After examining the evidence he perceived its significance.
OTHER WORDS FROM notice
no·tic·er, nounre·no·tice, verb (used with object), re·no·ticed, re·no·tic·ing.un·no·ticed, adjectiveun·no·tic·ing, adjectiveWords nearby notice
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notice
/ (ˈnəʊtɪs) /
noun
verb (tr)
Word Origin for notice
C15: via Old French from Latin notitia fame, from nōtus known, celebrated
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Idioms and Phrases with notice
notice
see escape notice; give notice; short notice; sit up and take notice; take note (notice).
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