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What is another word for Attention? – 138 Attention Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    focus concentration notice observation regard scrutiny mindfulness awareness heed alertness vigilance watchfulness intentness engagement absorption interest concern consideration thoughtfulness carefulness attentiveness observation perception discernment awareness recognition inspection examination survey study contemplation reflection meditation pondering musing deliberation notice awareness recognition

    Meaning of Attention

    The primary meaning of the word "attention" is the act of noticing or paying heed to something.

    Definitions

    • The act of noticing or paying heed to something
    • The state of being watched or noticed
    • The mental process of perceiving, recognizing, and interpreting information
    • The ability to concentrate or focus on something

    Etymology of Attention

    The word "attention" comes from the Old French word "attention", which is derived from the Latin word "attendere", meaning "to stretch towards" or "to direct one's mind to"
    The Latin word "attendere" is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "towards") and "tendere" (meaning "to stretch")
    The word "attention" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of paying heed or noticing something

    Example Uses

    • The teacher asked the students to pay attention to the lesson
    • The new policy requires our full attention and cooperation
    • The artist's use of color and light demands attention and appreciation
    • The company's financial reports require careful attention and analysis

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    neglect disregard inattention distraction indifference carelessness thoughtlessness obliviousness unawareness ignorance disregard neglect apathy lethargy inactivity dormancy unconsciousness insensibility numbness indifference unconcern disinterest detachment remoteness distance aloofness reserve

    Related Nouns

    focus concentration awareness perception observation scrutiny inspection examination survey study contemplation reflection meditation thought consideration regard notice heed vigilance watchfulness intentness engagement absorption interest concern

    Related Verbs

    focus concentrate notice observe scrutinize inspect examine survey study contemplate reflect meditate ponder deliberate consider regard heed watch attend listen look gaze stare peer

    Related Adjectives

    attentive intent focused concentrated aware perceptive observant scrutiny vigilant watchful careful thoughtful considerate concerned interested engaged absorbed mindful alert awake observant heedful regardful