Synonyms

take note

Idioms

Also, take notice. Pay attention, as in Take note, not one man here is wearing a tie, or The aide took notice of the boys throwing spitballs and reported them. An antonym is take no notice of, meaning “ignore,” as in Take no notice of them and they'll stop teasing you. [Late 1500s] Also see take notes.

Example Sentences

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But before chasing the rally, investors should take note of its past.

From Barron's

A young ratatoska crouched on a café windowsill saw it and took note.

From Literature

Quebec-based Bombardier said in a statement that it had "taken note of the post" and was "in contact with the Canadian government."

From Barron's

Strommer said on Monday that he had taken note of the previous criticism of the bill, but that the situation had become more urgent.

From BBC

But, take note: any certified, working smoke alarm is better than nothing.

From BBC

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