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heed

[heed]
–verb (used with object)
1. to give careful attention to: He did not heed the warning.
–verb (used without object)
2. to give attention; have regard.
–noun
3. careful attention; notice; observation (usually with give or take).

Origin:
bef. 900; ME heden, OE hēdan; c. G hüten to guard, protect; akin to hood 1


heeder, noun


1. note, observe, consider, mark. 3. consideration, care; caution, vigilance, watchfulness.


1. disregard, ignore.
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heed   (hēd)   
v.   heed·ed, heed·ing, heeds

v.   tr.
To pay attention to; listen to and consider: "He did not heed my gibes, and chattered on" (Sean O'Faolain).
v.   intr.
To pay attention.
n.  Close attention; notice.

[Middle English heden, from Old English hēdan.]
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