take note

Idioms  

1. 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.

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Example Sentences

Essayli said the state should take note of the charges against Armstrong and welcome the audit “with an open arm.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Other states should take note and adopt similar regulatory relief for families, ensuring every child has access to the best education for that individual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

However, if you did not take note of this fact and act upon it, that is your mistake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

His entourage and fans should take note of this remark.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Those of you who are fellow office workers and find yourselves reading this incisive journal during a coffee break or such might take note of one or two of my innovations.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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