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Common collocations with attention in American Collocation

attention noun

US /əˈtenʃ(ə)n/

complete

considerable
much
rapt
undivided

You will have our undivided attention throughout.

little

insufficient
little
scant

Scant attention was paid to sport.

not wanted

unwanted
unwelcome

Try not to draw any unwanted attention to yourself.

careful

careful
close
meticulous
particular
special

We use suppliers who pay careful attention to issues that are important to consumers.

get someone’s attention

attract
capture
catch
command
draw
grab
have
receive

These are classy boats that will attract attention both when at rest and at speed.

We brought the poor state of the accommodation to their attention.

give attention to

devote
direct
focus
give
pay
turn

Pay special attention to the kitchen and bathroom.

take attention away from

deflect
distract
divert

New structures and projects can divert attention away from day-to-day services.

deserve attention

demand
deserve
merit

One aspect which deserves special attention is media management.

when attention changes

focus
move
shift
switch
turn

Attention now turns to the question of how the plan will be implemented.

when attention goes away

drift
wander

Turn on the radio and sing to yourself when you find your attention wandering.