Antonyms for attention
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : noun uh-ten-shuhn; interjection uh-ten-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : noun əˈtɛn ʃən; interjection əˌtɛnˈʃʌn |
Definition of attention
Origin :- late 14c., "giving heed," from Latin attentionem (nominative attentio) "attention, attentiveness," noun of action from past participle stem of attendere "mental heeding" (see attend). Used with a remarkable diversity of verbs (e.g. pay, gather, attract, draw, call). As a military cautionary word preparative to giving a command, it is attested from 1792.
- noun concentration
- noun consideration, care
- Another subject attracted her attention and occupied some share of her thoughts.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Harbour improvements have occupied much of the attention of Government.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- Mrs. Rushton was pleased with this mark of attention, and after a slight demur, accepted.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- And, if we do, it is doubtful if we can attract their attention.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Stepping into the store, he attracted the attention of the proprietor.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- The three gave Andy a look and a grunt, but otherwise they paid no attention to him.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- It was immediately observed, that his attention was fixed on me.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- But this application has not met with the attention of one single soul.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- "Don't forget this," went on Scottie, having Jeff's attention.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- I had heard the note in the woods, and directed his attention to it.
- Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
Synonyms for attention
- absorption
- application
- assiduity
- awareness
- big rush
- brace
- concern
- consciousness
- consideration
- contemplation
- debate
- deliberation
- diligence
- engrossment
- heed
- heedfulness
- immersion
- industry
- intentness
- looking after
- mind
- ministration
- notice
- observation
- recognition
- regard
- scrutiny
- spotlight
- study
- tender loving care
- thinking
- thought
- thoughtfulness
- TLC
- treatment
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