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notice definition

no·tice (nōt′is)

noun

  1. information, announcement, or warning; esp., formal announcement or warning, as in a newspaper a legal notice
  2. a brief mention or critical review of a work of art, book, play, etc.
  3. a written or printed sign giving some public information, warning, or rule
    1. the act of observing; attention; regard; heed; cognizance
    2. courteous attention; civility
  5. a formal announcement or warning of intention to end an agreement, relation, or contract at a certain time to give a tenant notice

Etymology: LME < MFr < L notitia < notus: see note

transitive verb noticed -·ticed, noticing -·tic·ing

    1. to mention; refer to; comment on
    2. to review briefly
    1. to regard; observe; pay attention to
    2. to be courteous or responsive to
notice Idioms

serve notice

to give formal warning or information, as of intentions; announce

take notice

to become aware; pay attention; observe

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notice Synonyms

notice

n.

  1. A warning

    note, notification, intimation; see sign 1, warning.

  2. An announcement

    comments, remark, enlightenment; see announcement 2, declaration 2, report 1.

serve notice

give warning, declare, announce; see notify 1, 2.

take notice

become aware, pay attention, observe; see regard 1, see 1.


notice

v.

  1. To observe

    mark, remark, discern, look at; see regard 1, see 1, discern. See syn. study at discern.

  2. To publish a notice

    mention, comment on, notify; see publish 1.


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notice Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • serve: Whole streets are being bought up by Hebrew syndicates, whose first act is to serve notice on all Gentile tenants.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • amiss: If you notice anything amiss then please email us and let us know.

Adjective modifier

  • prior: We may change these terms without prior notice to you.

Modifies a noun

  • board: Please download these items for your own interest or to place on notice boards in your local area.

Noun used with modifier

  • copyright: Please observe the copyright notice by reading the link below.

Infinitive complement

  • quit: The tenant may terminate the agreement at any time by giving two months written notice to quit.

Preposition: of

  • cancelation: CANCELATIONS If notice of cancelation is received in writing 14 days prior to arrival a full refund is given.
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notice quotes

The life that I have chosen gives me my full hours of enjoyment for the balance of my life. The sun will not rise, or set, without my notice, and thanks.

-Homer,Winslow

Is not a Patron, my lord, one who looks with unconcern ona manstruggling for life inthewater, and,whenhehas reached ground, encumbers him with help? The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it.

-Johnson, Samuel known as Dr Johnson

Over the piano was printed a notice: 'Please do not shoot the pianist. He is doing his best.'

-Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'FlahertieWills

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