noticed

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past simple and past participle of

to see or become conscious of something or someone:

I noticed a crack in the ceiling.

Mary waved at the man but he didn't seem to notice.

[ + (that) ] He noticed (that) the woman was staring at him.

[ + question word ] Did you notice how she did that?

to bring someone to the attention of the public, usually because of an unusual skill, etc.:

She was first noticed by the critics at the age of twelve, and went on to become a world-famous violinist.