take heed of

idiom

: to pay attention to
He failed to take heed of our advice.

Examples of take heed of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those athletes of today, recently stung by the vitriol of bigots and trolls, may wish to take heed of the lessons learned by this reticent hero from the previous century, a man whose quiet dignity spoke volumes. Robert Gudmestad, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024 As Biles proceeds to the all-around final on Thursday, take heed of her warning: Keep your opinions about her hair to yourselves. Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 24 Apr. 2023 Vulnerable populations, such as anyone who experiences respiratory disorders or anything that can otherwise inhibit their breathing, should take heed of daily air quality, which can be found on the AirNow government website. Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024 Policymakers should take heed of ongoing workforce needs for another reason as well, Eckhart said. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take heed of 

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“Take heed of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20heed%20of. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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