attention as in the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Synonyms
- attendingthe process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others ; the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
attention as in the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
- "no medical care was required"
- "the old car needs constant attention"
Synonyms
- carefeel concern or interest; provide care for; prefer or wish to do something; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; be concerned with; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; an anxious feeling; a cause for feeling concern; attention and management implying responsibility for safety; activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
- aidgive help or assistance; improve the condition of; a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
- tending(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
attention as in a general interest that leads people to want to know more
- "She was the center of attention"
attention as in a courteous act indicating affection
- "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
attention as in the faculty or power of mental concentration
- "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
attention as in a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together
- "assumed by military personnel during drill or review"
- "the troops stood at attention"