Pay attention to: meaning, definitions and examples
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pay attention to
[ peɪ əˈtɛnʃən tuː ]
verb phrase
To focus on or give importance to something or someone. To be attentive or notice something.
Synonyms
be attentive to, focus on, take notice of
Examples of usage
- He asked us to pay attention to the details.
- She always pays attention to her students' needs.
- The teacher told the students to pay attention to the instructions.
- I pay attention to my health by exercising regularly.
- It's important to pay attention to the road while driving.
Translations
Translations of the word "pay attention to" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prestar atenção a
🇮🇳 ध्यान देना
🇩🇪 aufpassen auf
🇮🇩 memperhatikan
🇺🇦 звертати увагу на
🇵🇱 zwracać uwagę na
🇯🇵 注意を払う (ちゅういをはらう)
🇫🇷 faire attention à
🇪🇸 prestar atención a
🇹🇷 dikkat etmek
🇰🇷 주의를 기울이다
🇸🇦 انتبه إلى
🇨🇿 věnovat pozornost
🇸🇰 venovať pozornosť
🇨🇳 注意
🇸🇮 posvetiti pozornost
🇮🇸 veita athygli að
🇰🇿 назар аудару
🇬🇪 ყურადღების მიქცევა
🇦🇿 diqqət yetirmək
🇲🇽 prestar atención a
Word origin
The phrase 'pay attention to' originated in the late 17th century, with 'pay' meaning 'give' and 'attention' referring to mental focus or awareness. Over time, it has become a common expression used to emphasize the importance of being attentive or mindful of something.