SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
heed
verb
To pay careful attention to advice, a warning, or another signal.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
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Usage distinction
Return to topHeeding a warning often includes acting on it; merely hearing it does not establish that it was heeded.
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See heed in use
The hikers chose to heed the posted warning about the closed trail.
The book fair team decided to heed a notice that the contributor list had changed, checking the latest approved names before printing its guide.
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