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

Messages were sent to help him … but the big dope didn’t notice. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

To do this, Emma recommends taking a walk without your phone and using your five senses to notice your environment. — Nicole Karlis, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

Noun

After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

The notice informs the state that the hospital cannot currently comply with the public records law. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing notice

• give notice