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

2 of 2

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

Scrub the toilet, sink, tub, and shower, and don’t forget the less obvious spots guests may notice, like the toilet paper holder, door knobs, and medicine cabinet. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026

However, France's Health Ministry says staff noticed the abnormal temperature changes and reacted in time to prevent any loss of service. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Noun

Those tradeoffs should be stated openly rather than settled by a privacy notice no one has time to read. — Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Most of the affected workers will be laid off by the end of December, with a handful staying until February, according to the WARN Act notice. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing notice

• give notice