attentions

/əˈtenʃənz/

Meanings

noun

Mental focus.

Examples :

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

mind ability

noun

An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.

Examples :

"Maria enjoyed the shy, sweet attentions she received from David, like the small notes he left on her desk. "

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noun

A state of alertness in the standing position.

Examples :

"The company will now come to attention."

body physiology position

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

romantic adjective

/ɹə-/ /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/

Of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin: Italian, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Romanian, Catalan, Occitan, Corsican, etc.

"My history teacher explained the romantic languages, like French and Spanish, in class today. "

alertness noun

/əˈlɝt.nəs/

The quality of being alert or on the alert

"The security guard's alertness prevented a potential break-in at the store. "

received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

standing verb

/ˈstændɪŋ/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "

concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

position noun

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

A place or location.

"My favorite position in the classroom is near the window. "

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

expressing verb

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛsɪŋ/

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

"Words cannot express the love I feel for him."