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ATTENTION Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word attention. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word attention. (close relations)
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care
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• feel concern or interest

• provide care for

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• be concerned with

notice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an announcement containing information about an event

• the act of noticing or paying attention

• a request for payment

• advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract

• a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

• polite or favorable attention

• a short critical review

verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• notice or perceive

• make or write a comment on

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

awareness
nounn
noun

• having knowledge of

• state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness

concentration
nounn
noun

• the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

• the spatial property of being crowded together

• strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material

• increase in density

• complete attention; intense mental effort

• bringing together military forces

• great and constant diligence and attention

focus
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the concentration of attention or energy on something

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an image rendered by an optical system

• maximum clarity or distinctness of an idea

• a central point or locus of an infection in an organism

• special emphasis attached to something

• a point of convergence of light (or other radiation) or a point from which it diverges

• a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section

verb

• direct one's attention on something

• cause to converge on or toward a central point

• bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

• become focussed or come into focus

• put (an image) into focus

mindfulness
nounn
noun

• the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your responsibilities

observation
nounn
noun

• the act of making and recording a measurement

• the act of observing; taking a patient look

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• facts learned by observing

• the act of noticing or paying attention

regard
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

• a long fixed look

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• deem to be

• look at attentively

• connect closely and often incriminatingly

scrutiny
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a prolonged intense look

aid
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

attending
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the 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.)

adjective satellite

• giving practical help to

heed
verbv
noun

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

verb

• pay close attention to; give heed to

tending
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

Best Hypernyms For ATTENTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for attention, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
attracter attraction attractor awareness care concentration consciousness consideration courtesy faculty focus magnet mindfulness module observation regard scrutiny stance thoughtfulness vigilance work
Phrases (3)
attractive featurebasic cognitive processmental faculty

Alternatives for CARE

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