take seriously
English
Verb
take (something/somebody) seriously
- (transitive) To consider (something /what somebody is saying) important and meaningful.
- Synonym: take to heart
- Antonyms: take lightly, make light of
Translations
take seriously
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References
- “take seriously”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
- “take seriously”, in Collins English Dictionary.
- “take someone something seriously” (US) / “take someone something seriously” (UK) in Macmillan English Dictionary.
- “take seriously” in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman.