take someone/something seriously

US /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
UK /teɪk ˈsʌmwʌn/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈsɪriəsli/
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levar a sério, considerar seriamente

to believe that someone or something is important and deserves attention

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You need to take your studies seriously if you want to succeed.
Você precisa levar seus estudos a sério se quiser ter sucesso.
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Don't take his threats seriously; he's just trying to scare you.
Não leve as ameaças dele a sério; ele está apenas tentando te assustar.
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consider importantpay attention togive credence toheedrespect
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seriouslytake something/someone for grantedtake someone's advicetake someone to courttake someone hostagetake someone for a ridetake someone's word for it