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Synonyms for attention

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noun uh-ten-shuhn; interjection uh-ten-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : noun əˈtɛn ʃən; interjection əˌtɛnˈʃʌn

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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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