Definition

Verb: * To observe with care or pay close attention to something, often with the intention of remembering it: The phrase "take note" means to consciously direct your attention to a specific piece of information, detail, or event, typically to record it mentally or physically for future reference.

Usage

"Take note" is used to instruct or describe the act of careful observation. It is often followed by the preposition "of" to specify the object of attention. * It is commonly used in instructional, academic, and formal contexts. * It implies an active and deliberate effort to remember or acknowledge information.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Please take note of the safety instructions before we begin.
  • Investors should take note of the company's changing market strategy.
  • I took note of her unusual reaction to the news.

Advanced Usage

• "To take careful note of": To pay very close and detailed attention.
  • The detective took careful note of every detail at the scene.
• "To take note that...": Used to introduce a specific clause or fact that should be observed.
  • We must take note that the deadline has been moved forward.

Variants and Related Words

• Note (verb): To notice or observe; to record something in writing.
  • I noted his absence from the meeting.
• Take notes (verb phrase): To write down information, especially during a lecture or meeting.
  • It's important to take notes during the professor's talk.
• Noteworthy (adjective): Deserving attention because it is interesting, significant, or important.
  • The scientist made a noteworthy discovery.

Synonyms

• Observe: To notice or perceive something.
• Pay attention to: To focus one's mind on something.
• Heed: To pay attention to; to take notice of (often advice or a warning).
• Mark: To notice or pay careful attention to.

Related Phrases

• Make a mental note: To make a conscious effort to remember something without writing it down.
  • I made a mental note to call her later.
• Worthy of note: Deserving to be noticed or remarked upon.
  • One point worthy of note is the increase in public participation.

Verb

1. observe with care or pay close attention to
   • Take note of this chemical reaction