take heed

/teɪk hid/
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Other forms: took heed; taking heed; taken heed; takes heed

Definitions of take heed
  1. verb
    listen and pay attention
    synonyms: hear, listen
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    types:
    incline
    bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
    type of:
    center, centre, concentrate, focus, pore, rivet
    direct one's attention on something
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