pay heed
Give careful attention
To pay heed is to give careful attention or take notice of something, especially a warning or advice: Pay heed to the weather forecast before you leave.
The phrase carries a slightly formal or cautionary tone—you pay heed to things that matter, things you ignore at your peril.
She paid no heed to their concerns.
- attendBe present at
- listenPerceive sound attentively
- hearkenListen with attention
- observePerceive with attention
- mindSeat of consciousness
beware · watch your step · wise up · notice · sit up and take notice · consider · be all ears · hang on every word · focus · regard · mark my words · give ear · advert · keep an eye out · vigilant · stay alert · acknowledge · scrutinize