alive to

Idioms and Phrases

Aware of, conscious of, as in The social worker was alive to all of the mother's worries . [Mid-1700s]

Example Sentences

For Ms Nash, this has been a six-year “labour of love”, made slightly easier, she admits, by having some of the men’s children still alive to draw on, something that has also made the process more special.

From BBC

Nicole says the idea of them speaking regularly, forming close friendships and supporting each other would make Al Fayed “absolutely incandescent with rage” if he were alive to see it.

From BBC

A DJ spun remixes that spanned the eras, from “Stayin’ Alive” to reggaetón.

From Los Angeles Times

It is an issue the prime minister has been alive to ever since he won the general election.

From BBC

That was my first step in this relationship, Yves Attal brought something so alive to it, and he did a lot of improv.

From Salon

Related Words

• apprehensive
• careful
• cautious
• cognizant
• conscious
• conversant
• knowledgeable
• observant
• respectful
• solicitous
• vigilant
• wary
• watchful