Synonyms of notice

notice 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to see

to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes

did you notice what she was wearing?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• see
• spot
• eye
• regard
• note
• sight
• remark
• perceive
• observe
• view
• look (at)
• discern
• watch
• witness
• catch
• distinguish
• behold
• espy
• descry
• consider
• set eyes on
• spy
• get a load of
• identify
• lay eyes on
• pick out
• heed
• glimpse
• inspect
• examine
• mark
• scan
• attend (to)
• scrutinize
• study
• survey
• make out
• mind
• glance (at)
• pick up
• peer (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignore
• disregard
• neglect
• miss
• pass over
• overlook
• overpass

2

as in to mention

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

briefly noticed in his lecture the author's first published work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mention
• specify
• note
• cite
• indicate
• quote
• suggest
• instance
• name
• explain
• refer (to)
• introduce
• touch (on or upon)
• announce
• imply
• clarify
• intend
• infer
• advert (to)
• publish
• drop
• pronounce
• signify
• signal
• point (out)
• designate
• declare
• hint (at)
• proclaim
• advertise
• allude (to)
• publicize
• sound
• interject
• intimate
• spell out
• broadcast
• elucidate
• worm
• clear (up)
• bring up
• interpolate
• interpose
• denominate
• insinuate
• infiltrate
• broach
• explicate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• slight
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect
• pass over
• overpass

notice

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noun

ˈnō-təs 

1

as in announcement

a published statement informing the public of a matter of general interest

a public safety notice regarding the need for a smoke detector in the home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• announcement
• advertisement
• ad
• release
• posting
• notification
• bulletin
• report
• advertising
• communiqué
• brochure
• sign
• advert
• message
• poster
• flyer
• publicity
• placard
• declaration
• circular
• handbill
• gazette
• commercial
• billboard
• broadcast
• bill
• handout
• proclamation
• blurb
• billing
• communication
• pronouncement
• come-on
• telecast
• pitch
• dispatch
• fly sheet
• newscast
• spot
• show bill
• promulgation
• promotion
• campaign
• broadside
• playbill
• word
• edict
• buildup
• propaganda
• signification
• rescript
• promo
• plug
• boost
• plugola
• cablecast
• annunciation
• pronunciamento
• ballyhoo

2

as in attention

a state of being aware

this malicious e-mail will be brought to the notice of the department head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attention
• awareness
• note
• mindfulness
• observation
• eye
• knowledge
• heed
• mind
• ear
• consciousness
• cognizance
• observance
• care
• consideration
• advertency
• advertence
• regard
• concern
• thought
• perception
• understanding
• watch
• recognition
• advisement
• hyperawareness
• grasp
• hyperconsciousness
• discernment
• apprehension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disregard
• neglect
• unawareness
• obliviousness

3

as in memorandum

a written communication giving information or directions

received a notice of promotion from the head of the company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• memorandum
• letter
• memo
• announcement
• message
• declaration
• report
• directive
• notification
• mail
• posting
• instructions
• proclamation
• note
• pronouncement
• word
• release
• bulletin
• orders
• dispatch
• charge
• post
• command
• edict
• directions
• rescript
• dictate
• pronunciamento
• epistle
• missive
• jotting
• encyclical

4

as in criticism

an essay evaluating or analyzing something

avidly reads the latest theater notices in the paper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticism
• review
• critique
• examination
• study
• commentary
• opinion
• editorial
• examen
• analysis
• column
• survey
• evaluation
• assessment
• outline
• appraisal
• punditry

5

as in warning

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk

in the event of a terrorist threat, the building will be evacuated with little notice beforehand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• warning
• advice
• forewarning
• suggestion
• alert
• recommendation
• heads-up
• admonition
• admonishment
• announcement
• caution
• informing
• prediction
• alarm
• notification
• predicting
• declaration
• prophecy
• premonition
• guidance
• tip
• notifying
• forecasting
• apprising
• tip-off
• foretelling
• counsel
• prophesying
• presaging
• auguring
• augury
• prognosticating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of notice

Verb

The inspector noticed two old rodent droppings, but the issue was fixed at the time of the inspection, according to the report. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Olivares has noticed slow traffic from her location on the corner of Patuxent Range Road and Washington Boulevard in Jessup. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026

Noun

Somehow neither the two chaperone teachers on the trip, flighty Viktorija (Tihana Lazovic) and lumpish Markus (Branislav Trifunovic), nor the coach’s driver notice Bogdanovic’s arrival. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

The recall notice posted this week by the agency says that certain vehicles' roof rail covers may detach, resulting in a road hazard. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Phrases Containing notice

• give notice