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attention
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
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noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
“no medical care was required”
noun
a courteous act indicating affection
“she tried to win his heart with her many attentions”
noun
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”
noun
the faculty or power of mental concentration
“keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention”
noun
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
noun
a general interest that leads people to want to know more
“She was the center of attention”
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no medical care was required
the old car needs constant attention
she tried to win his heart with her many attentions
the troops stood at attention
keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
She was the center of attention
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