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take heed

VERB

beware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

heed take care

STRONG

attend avoid mind notice shun

WEAK

be cautious be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of walk on eggs watch one's step watch out

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard face ignore meet neglect

WEAK

court invite risk take on

VERB

mind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

notice

STRONG

attend behave follow heed keep listen mark note observe regard respect watch

WEAK

adhere to do as told follow orders pay attention pay heed

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard ignore

WEAK

disobey

VERB

watch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attend guard protect take care of wait

STRONG

mind oversee patrol police superintend tend watch over

WEAK

be on alert be on the lookout be vigilant be wary be watchful care for keep an eye on keep eyes open keep eyes peeled keep watch over look after look out pick up on ride shotgun for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

WEAK

harm hurt overlook pass by

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Will a visionary L.A. take heed, or will we someday suffer a similar revelatory show of Frank Gehry projects not realized?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It also acts as a call for national leaders and those in cities that have not yet experienced the ICE treatment to take heed.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

“Now, all of you take heed to what we tell you,” the lyrics went.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2025

But here in Erie, there is extra reason for both presidential candidates to take heed.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024

The vixen pricked up her ears as if she intended to take heed of our warning.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn

take heed

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