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5 N‑UNCOUNT [usu with poss] If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. □ [+ of ] If we don't keep bringing this to the attention of the people, nothing will be done.

6 PHRASE If someone or something attracts your attention or catches your attention , you suddenly notice them. □  He sat at one of the round tables and tried to attract her attention.

7 PHRASE If you pay attention to someone, you watch them, listen to them, or take notice of them. If you pay no attention to someone, you behave as if you are not aware of them or as if they are not important. □ [+ to ] More than ever before, the food industry is paying attention to young consumers. □  Other people walk along the beach at night, so I didn't pay any attention at first.

8 PHRASE When people stand to attention or stand at attention , they stand straight with their feet together and their arms at their sides. □  Soldiers in full combat gear stood at attention. COLLOCATIONS attention NOUN

1

adjective + attention : careful, close, full, undivided; particular, special

verb + attention : give; have

2

noun + attention : media, press

adjective + attention : unwanted, unwelcome; international, national, public

verb + attention : attract, catch, command, grab; deflect, distract, divert; focus

3

adjective + attention : medical; immediate, urgent

verb + attention : receive, require

4

adjective + attention : unwanted SYNONYMS attention NOUN

1

thought:Usually at this time our thoughts are on Christmas.

mind:I put what happened during that game to the back of my mind.

scrutiny:His private life came under media scrutiny.

observation:She has good powers of observation.

3

care:Most of the staff specialize in the care of children.

support:We hope to continue to have her close support and friendship.

treatment:…a veterinary surgeon who specializes in the treatment of cage birds.

at|te n|tion de fi|cit dis|o r|der N‑UNCOUNT Attention deficit disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are unable to concentrate on anything for very long and so find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADD is often used.

at|te n|tion de fi|cit hyper|ac|ti v|ity dis|o r|der N‑UNCOUNT Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are extremely active and unable to concentrate on anything for very long, with the result that they find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADHD is often used.

atte ntion-grabbing ADJ [usu ADJ n] An attention-grabbing remark or activity is one that is intended to make people notice it. □  …an attention-grabbing marketing campaign.

at|ten|tive /əte nt I v/

1 ADJ If you are attentive , you are paying close attention to what is being said or done. □  He wishes the government would be more attentive to detail in their response. ●  at|ten|tive|ly ADV [usu ADV after v] □  He questioned Chrissie, and listened attentively to what she told him.

2 ADJ Someone who is attentive is helpful and polite. □ [+ to ] Linda and her team are extremely attentive to the individual's needs.