Synonyms

pay attention

Idioms

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

Example Sentences

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I know Mama says not to pay attention to all that talk.

From Literature

But I think the most important thing we can do is pay attention, especially when what we hear hurts so much.

From Literature

“Pay attention,” Aunt Kitty said peevishly, tugging the newspaper from my hands and setting it on the bench beside me.

From Literature

A few travelers passed on the right and left, but none seemed to pay attention to our group.

From Literature

Rosner would like to see some situations where drivers no longer have to pay attention to the road.

From Barron's

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