take (someone or something) seriously

idiom

: to treat (someone or something) as being very important and deserving attention or respect
He takes his religious faith seriously.
She's well qualified for the job, so she hopes the company will take her seriously.
His parents threatened to punish him, but he didn't take them seriously, since he had not been punished before.
Most politicians take themselves too seriously.

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That’s why eye health is an issue that both individuals and businesses need to take seriously. Sonali Bloom, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 The Democratic party also needs to take seriously the feeling that a lot of rural America has been left behind, Salazar said. Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2025 All of that being said, this is a warning the Patriots need to take seriously. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025 As stewards of this extraordinary environment, the Saratoga City Council and staff take seriously the responsibility to protect it. Belal Aftab, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take (someone or something) seriously

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“Take (someone or something) seriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20seriously. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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