take notice

phrase

: to become aware of or give attention to something or someone : to observe or treat something or someone with special attention
… one Saturday in October 1984, San Francisco coach Bill Walsh flipped on the TV to watch college football, saw Rice on the highlights and took notice.—Peter King
—often used with of
It was a while before anyone took notice of the change.
… suggests that the academy is at last beginning to sit up and take notice of how the world really works.—Terry Teachout
They took no notice of him. [=they ignored him]

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Brands are taking notice too, with Cole Haan recently introducing a women’s golf apparel line. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The public has taken notice of the deli manager's good deeds. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 After opting to take a knee alongside teammate Eric Reid against the Chargers, the entire sporting world took notice of what would become one of the defining images of 2010s sports culture. — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Investors have taken notice, with shares of BioCryst up about 25% since the start of the year. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take notice

Word History

First Known Use

1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of take notice was in 1586

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“Take notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20notice. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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