pay attention to

phrase

: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.

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Chappell’s best tip for an elevated and cohesive patchwork-style backsplash is to pay attention to the scale of the patterns. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 Seubert urged boaters to slow down, pay attention to changing conditions and ask park employees about potential hazards before launching. Tori Mason, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 When gardening in clay soil pay attention to the drainage needs of plants. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 The understanding that develops when people pay attention to one another over time. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay attention to

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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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