pay attention to

idiom

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

Examples of pay attention to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web People should also pay attention to their pets and make sure these animals have plenty of access to shade, water and air-conditioning. Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 18 June 2024 What is Lyme, and why is this something people should pay attention to? Katia Hetter, CNN, 13 June 2024 Another tip is to pay attention to the finish—longer-lingering wine often indicates higher quality. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024 Be sure to follow every TSA regulation to a tee — pay attention to the 3-1-1 liquids rule and don't forget to pitch any water bottles before going through the line — to avoid additional complications. Stephanie Wu, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2024 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 4 Jul. 2024.

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