pay attention to

idiom

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

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Keep notes in your diary, journal about your dreams and pay attention to your surroundings. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 And what are key symptoms to pay attention to? Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 However, it is recommended to pay attention to all safety precautions when working with electrical currents. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025 Having brokers and analysts who pay attention to African equities has been part of the appeal for companies listing in London, Austin said. Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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