Pay any heed to vs Pay any attention to

Both phrases are correct, but "pay any attention to" is more commonly used in English. They both convey the idea of not giving importance or consideration to something.

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Pay any heed to

This phrase is correct but less common in modern English.

This phrase means to ignore or not consider something. It is still understood but not as frequently used as "pay any attention to."

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The EU refuses to pay any heed to the referendums in France and the Netherlands on the European Constitution and in Ireland on the Treaty of Lisbon, yet this report does not bemoan that fact.
To this end, the Commission will pay heed to any business that claims that these provisions have been violated and that their business has suffered as a result.
Therefore, it is, unfortunately, with disappointment that I am forced to note that Mrs Jeggle's report does not pay heed to any of these demands.
The government did not pay any heed and eventually installed only one small gas-powered station as an extension.
Pay heed to this and spread the word.
And pay heed to his knowledge.
The Tunisian authorities should pay heed to the concern and outrage being expressed in this Chamber.
I hope that the Commission will at last pay heed to the very strong and clear view of this Parliament.
Did you pay heed to the Hutchinson report on relocations?
It is important for legislation to pay heed to the restoration of an optimal mix of tree types in forests.
Bate's mad philosophy pays no heed to rank.
You thought to pay no heed to my wishes.
I would like the Commission to pay more heed to this in future.
Do you not pay heed to your doctors?
An intelligent Commission and an intelligent Council would be wise to pay heed to the demands and objections made by Parliament in February.
This European approach led to us sponsoring the elections in Palestine two years go, but then refusing to pay heed to the result - undermining our support for democracy across the Middle East.
We should also pay heed to lowering energy consumption through renewable energies, which will provide a solid basis for the sustainable future of the relevant countries.
It remains to be hoped that the European Energy Ministers will pay heed to this strong message in favour of a safety culture.
As your spiritual leader, I implore you... ...to pay heed to this good book and what it has to say.
But pay no heed to what they say out there.

Alternatives:

pay any attention to
take notice of
give consideration to
acknowledge
heed

Pay any attention to

This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase means to ignore or not consider something. It is the more common expression to convey this idea.

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Don't pay any attention to your mother if she get's scared!
Now, why should you pay any attention to what I have to say?
Don't pay any attention to me.
And don't pay any attention to all that Forefront nonsense because that's all it is.
Don't pay any attention to them, Jackie.
Don't ask it any questions or pay any attention to what it says.
Don't pay any attention to your machines, doc.
Don't pay any attention to Mr. Kolenkhov.
No one will pay any attention to you, especially men.
But you mustn't pay any attention to them.
I didn't pay any attention to you.
Don't pay any attention to what he says.
Don't pay any attention to what your father says.
They never pay any attention to me.
They never pay any attention to me.
He was angry because I wouldn't pay any attention to him.
No matter what I did, I could never get him to pay any attention to me.
Don't pay any attention to them, they're just trying to get my meds.
We have a set visitation schedule, but he doesn't pay any attention to it.
I didn't pay any attention to him, and I've always regretted it.

Alternatives:

pay any heed to
take notice of
give consideration to
acknowledge
heed

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