To recognize something as valuable
“We appreciate the loyalty of our members and will never take them for granted.”
To feel, notice or detect with one's senses
“Mark scanned the room intently, attempting to distinguish the mood of the guests who had arrived.”
To see with the eyes
“I would often notice a puppy dog playing in the neighbor's backyard.”
To take notice of
“He spoke wisely, but I would regard him not.”
To be told or informed about something
“I had come to learn of his affair with another woman through an anonymous friend of his.”
To subject to meticulous examination
“I can only conclude that you must not enjoy movies very much when you analyze them in such great detail.”
To have an intention to do something
“I always ensure that I complete anything that I plan to do.”
To be aware
“You will quickly find that being in this environment is not an easy exercise.”
To demonstrate empathy
“I fully understand what Bob must be going through following the death of his mother.”
To find unexpectedly or during a search
“In a couple of searches, you rapidly discover a wealth of news footage in the archives of this London-based film-maker.”
To take part or interfere in something, typically to prevent or alter a result or course of events
“I am prepared to accept that he gave these matters full and due consideration before he decided to intervene.”
To make known that a letter or message has been received
“Unfortunately, nobody from the department has even bothered to acknowledge our letter.”
To involve or engage in deeply
“You better lose yourself in the music, the moment you own it, you better never let it go.”
To think about something with curiosity or doubt
“I often wonder about what lies beyond our solar system.”
To make a living for the benefit of others
“Robert worked hard to keep his family.”
To hold or display a specified thought or emotion
“Always encourage the young boy, so that he will have confidence in his ability.”
(followed by for) To show concern on behalf of
“His behavior has been erratic recently, and I fear for his mental health.”
To make an attempt at handling a problem or policy
“We must approach this persistent problem with a different strategy if we are to solve it.”
To fix one's attention at something or someone
“I think we should now focus on other, more pressing issues.”
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