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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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It's about time you start taking your health seriously and prioritize exercise.
After constantly exaggerating about her health issues, her family began to think she was crying wolf and stopped taking her complaints seriously.
The movie's sappy moments made it hard for some viewers to take the plot seriously.
They often misconstrue sarcasm, taking it seriously instead of as a joke.
His reputation as a braggart made it hard for people to take him seriously.