pay attention to

idiom

: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.

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Even small items can add up, so pay attention to everything within the space. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025 They were told to pay attention to a certain audiobook, which was picked to be engaging. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025 Yes, but: There's a new number to pay attention to this year: $1.7 billion. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 This season asks you to prioritize yourself and pay attention to your intuition even more than usual. Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for pay attention to 

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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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