Definition

Verb: * To consciously retain information in one's active memory or awareness; to make a deliberate effort to remember or be mindful of something, often for future reference or action.

Usage

The verb phrase "keep note" is used to describe the mental action of actively remembering or paying attention to a specific piece of information. It implies an ongoing state of awareness rather than a single act of memorization. It is often followed by the preposition "of."

Examples

• Keep note of the main points the speaker makes during the lecture.
• A good detective keeps note of even the smallest details at a crime scene.
• Keep note that the office will be closed next Monday for the holiday.
• She kept note of all the birthdays in her family so she would never forget to send a card.

Advanced Usage

• To keep mental note: An informal variant emphasizing that the information is being remembered without writing it down.
  • I'll keep a mental note of your suggestions for our next meeting.
• To keep careful/special note: Used to emphasize the importance or precision of the act of remembering.
  • Investors should keep careful note of changes in government policy.

Variants and Related Words

• Make a note (of) (Verb phrase): To write something down or formally record it to aid memory. This often implies a physical action, whereas "keep note" is more about the state of mind.
  • I made a note of the appointment in my calendar.
• Take note (of) (Verb phrase): To observe and acknowledge something, often as a precursor to remembering or acting on it. It can be synonymous with "keep note of" but sometimes focuses more on the initial act of observation.
  • The manager asked the team to take note of the new safety procedures.

Synonyms

• Bear in mind
• Remember
• Be mindful of
• Keep in mind
• Retain (in one's memory)

Related Phrases

• Keep track of: To monitor the progress, location, or status of something over time. This is related but implies following developments, not just a static piece of information.
  • It's hard to keep track of all the different software updates.
• Keep (something) in the forefront of one's mind/awareness: A more formal and descriptive way to express the same concept as "keep note of."
  • A surgeon must keep the patient's safety in the forefront of her mind at all times.

Verb

1. maintain in the forefront of one's awareness
   • He kept note of the location of the soldiers