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(clausal, followed by for or about) Placing an emphasis of concern, interest or importance on someone or something
Present participle for to object to
“I did not mind that his speech was long, but I did mind that he was incredibly repetitious.”
Present participle for to take care of temporarily
“He motioned for his apprentice to mind the front as he disappeared into the back.”
Present participle for to be cautious and alert to risks or dangers
“Drive carefully and mind the potholes on this bumpy stretch of the road.”
Present participle for to pay attention to
“Always mind what your mother taught you.”
Present participle for to urge to remember or take care to do something
“Mind you look where she ended up!”
(chiefly dialect) Present participle for to remember or bring back to mind
“I seem to mind a beck skipping down from the fells.”
Present participle for to recognize and abide by
Present participle for to be told or informed about something
Present participle for to hear with attention, obedience, or compliance
(something) Present participle for to take into account before making a judgment call
Present participle for to be mindful or aware of something
Present participle for to direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
Present participle for to think about thoughtfully
Present participle for to keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of
Present participle for to have an intention to do something
Present participle for to express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
Present participle for to hold or have a negative opinion of
Present participle for to pay attention to, or focus on, something closely
Present participle for to give reluctantly, resentfully or sparingly
Present participle for to see or notice
Present participle for to be offended by (misinterpreting) something that is said
Present participle for to keep in one's memory
(informal) Present participle for to like, enjoy or appreciate something
The act of caring, especially for an infant or child
Having or showing determination or resolve
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