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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| pay attention to |
General term used for directing one's attention to something, suitable for formal and informal contexts.
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| focus on |
Used when emphasizing concentration on a specific task or subject, often implies a deeper level of concentration for efficient completion.
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| take notice of |
Used to describe a moment of realization or when someone begins to observe or recognize something, suggesting a shift from not paying attention to noticing something.
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| be attentive to |
Implies a careful and considerate focus, often used in contexts involving people or delicate matters.
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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.