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to take somebody or something seriously
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to consider someone or something as important or deserving of attention
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The doctor told the patient to take their health seriously and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Parents of the student allege that the school did not take the bullying complaints seriously.
The movie 's sappy moments made it hard for some viewers to take the plot seriously.
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The doctor told the patient to take their health seriously and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Parents of the student allege that the school did not take the bullying complaints seriously.
The movie's sappy moments made it hard for some viewers to take the plot seriously.
The feckless nature of his excuses made it clear that he was not taking the matter seriously.
His smarmy attitude made it hard to take him seriously.
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