take note

Idioms and Phrases

Also, take notice . Pay attention, as in Take note, not one man here is wearing a tie , or The aide took notice of the boys throwing spitballs and reported them . An antonym is take no notice of , meaning “ignore,” as in Take no notice of them and they'll stop teasing you . [Late 1500s] Also see take notes .

Example Sentences

After seeing more of the worm-like squiggles the team paid closer attention, taking note of fishhook's characteristics.

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As we launch into Grammys season again, take note of one dance music artist that has once again captured the academy’s attention.

From Los Angeles Times

Worried about the potential for homeless encampment sweeps and an oppressive police presence during the Games, the group has taken note of Hoover’s background.

From Los Angeles Times

Two months ago, when I first wrote about problems in and around MacArthur Park, Mayor Bass took note.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather, it asks us to attend to his life and to take note of how basic social support and everyday kindness can give structure and purpose to someone struggling to find his way.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• discover
• examine
• scrutinize
• snoop

More About Take Note

What does take note mean?

To take note of something is to pay attention to it or notice it, especially in order to remember it or keep it in mind.

Take note is often followed by the word of and the thing to focus on, as in I always like to take note of the titles of the paintings before I look at them. 

However, the phrase can also be used by itself, especially when it’s used as a command, as in This will be on the test, everyone. Take note. 

The phrase take notice means the same thing. The phrase take notes means to record information about what’s being said, happening, or being observed, especially by writing things down. The phrase take a mental note means to do this in your head.

If you fail to take note of something, you ignore or disregard it or don’t pay close enough attention to it, as in I didn’t take note of the license plate number and now I wish I had.

Example: Take note of all of the instructions he is giving you because they could save your life.

Where does take note come from?

The first records of the phrase take note come from the late 1500s. The phrase take notes is recorded slightly earlier.

Taking note of something usually involves more than just briefly paying attention to it. It often entails observing or recognizing it, attempting to understand it and its importance, and then remembering it. People often take note of things because they think they’ll be important to know later, as in I’ve tried to take note of all the trail markers so that it will be easy to find our way back. The word note can be used to mean the same thing as take note of, as in Note how the painter uses short brush strokes.

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What are some synonyms for take note?

• take notice
• pay attention to

What are some words that share a root or word element with take note? 

• take
• note
• take notes

What are some words that often get used in discussing take note?

• notice
• observe
• look
• listen
• watch
• closely
• remember

How is take note used in real life?

Take note is commonly used as a polite command encouraging someone to notice something and remember it.

Take note of the people who are there for your happiness and sadness. True friends are supportive and present in all aspects

— lolo (@marlogilmer1) August 4, 2020

Latinx creators, take note of this incredible opportunity created by @TanyaSaracho! https://t.co/3SoPszFSAv

— The Black List (@theblcklst) August 19, 2020

We reclaim our #rights as citizens through flânerie, by wandering on unknown lanes, boarding public buses boasting of places we have never been to, observing people, taking note of the changing lights as the city sky darkens into evening. #safety https://t.co/Rmn2XndMVX

— Feminism in India (@FeminismInIndia) August 18, 2020

 

 

Try using take note!

Is take note used correctly in the following sentence?

The new company was making huge profits and the competition was starting to take note.