take note
idiom
: to notice or give special attention to someone or something
She has been extremely successful in her own country, and now the rest of the world is beginning to take note.
She took note of the exact time.
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To help keep your pantry organized and efficient, take note of ten items that may be taking up unnecessary room and need to be disposed of.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
If the woman’s last name doesn’t sound familiar, take note that Keough comes from rock-music royalty.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
And other countries hedging between Washington and Beijing will take note.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
If there are beer drinkers in the group, take note of their local brews.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
If the woman’s last name doesn’t sound familiar, take note that Keough comes from rock-music royalty.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
And other countries hedging between Washington and Beijing will take note.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
If there are beer drinkers in the group, take note of their local brews.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for take note
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“Take note.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20note. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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