paid attention to
- noticedBecame aware of
- observedPerceived through attention
- heededGave due attention
- listenedPerceived sound intentionally
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
watched · concentrated · minded · regarded · noted · absorbed · attentive · alert · tuned in · engaged · aware · careful · vigilant · interested · curious · riveted · captivated · hung on
attentiveness
paid attention toignored
Purposely not noticed
disregarded · tuned out · overlooked · zoned out · spaced out
regard/importance
paid attention todismissed
Released from duty
disregarded · brushed off · blew off · overlooked · neglected
intentional regard
paid attention toavoided
Deliberately stayed away from
shut out · snubbed · cold-shouldered · blanked · stonewalled