pay attention to

idiom

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

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For people to pay attention to him. Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026 Number three, pay attention to the feedback from your audience. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 2026 Your nervous system is your oracle; always pay attention to your body’s feedback. Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026 With Melania being known to pay attention to details, this one is difficult to ignore. José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 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 3 Mar. 2026.

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