Pay attention to: meaning, definitions and examples

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pay attention to

 

[ peɪ əˈtɛnʃən tuː ]

Phrase
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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

Etymology

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.