pay attention to

idiom

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

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Second, pay attention to any sensations that arise along with the thoughts. Janice Marturano, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Lucy Dacus tries not to pay attention to the comments section. Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 Allen suggested that followers pay attention to news coverage of the general congregation meetings happening now. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2025 In fact, allowing kids to rest and recharge teaches them to pay attention to their bodies, thoughts, and emotions and act accordingly. Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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