American English pronunciation
How to pronounce attentions
IPA transcription: [ə'tɛnʃənz]
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Noun
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
“no medical care was required”
“the old car needs constant attention”
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a general interest that leads people to want to know more
“She was the center of attention”
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a courteous act indicating affection
“she tried to win his heart with her many attentions”
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the faculty or power of mental concentration
“keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention”
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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”
Usage examples
- Their attentions turned frequently to the social teachings of the Gospel.
- The marshal, an admirer of Mme Favart, began to pay her unwanted attentions.
- Brereton turned his attentions to besieging Chester, a Royalist stronghold.
- The bride was passionately in love with her husband, but his attentions focused elsewhere.
- Miller focused his attentions on finding a suitable location for a territorial capital.