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Another word for attention

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attention

n.

The state of giving heed
observation, observance, regard, notice, mindfulness, inspection, study, heed, watching, listening, concentration, care, consideration.
Antonyms indifference*, abstraction, inattention.
The power of giving heed
concentration, attentiveness, intentness, alertness, thought, application, assiduousness, diligence, caution, preoccupation, thoroughness, recognition, regard, vigilance, mindfulness, watchfulness, heedfulness, awareness, consciousness.
Antonyms indifference*, inattentiveness, negligence.
Courtesies; usually plural
respects, civilities, gestures, mannerliness, attentiveness, deference, offerings, consideration, kindnesses, politeness, obeisance, genuflections.
Antonyms rudeness*, off-handedness, crudeness.

call attention to

point out, indicate, note, bring to one's notice; see designate 1, remind 2, warn.

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Another word for attention

noun

Concentration of the mental powers on something:
attentiveness, concentration, consideration, heedfulness, regardfulness. See excite
The act of noting, observing, or taking into account:
cognizance, espial, heed, mark, note, notice, observance, observation, regard, remark. See knowledge, see

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Still, she said, returning her attention to the old house.
But he paid no attention to her warning.
He shrugged, returning his attention to the coffee in his cup.
Something drew her attention to Jonathan, who was watching Alex intently.
Without comment, he shifted his attention back to his plate.

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