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   attention

   /əˈtɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important: "he drew attention to three spelling mistakes" Similar awarenessnoticeobservationconsciousnessheedrecognitionregardscrutinysurveillanceattentivenesscuriosityinquisitiveness
   • ▪ the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something: "he turned his attention to the educational system"
   • 2. the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something: "her business needed her attention" Similar observationattentivenessintentnessnoticeconcentrationheedheedfulnessmindfulnessregardscrutinycontemplationconsiderationdeliberationthoughtthinkingstudyinginvestigationactioncaretreatmenttherapyministrationsuccourreliefsupportaidhelpassistanceservice
   • ▪ things done to express interest in or please someone: "she felt flattered by his attentions" Similar courtesycivilitypolitenessrespectgallantryurbanitydeferencecomplimentflatteryblandishmentoverturesuggestionapproachsuitpasswooingcourting
   • 3. a position assumed by a soldier, standing very straight with the feet together and the arms straight down the sides of the body: "Saunders stood stolidly to attention"
   • ▪ an order to assume a straight standing position.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin attentio(n-), from the verb attendere (see attend).

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