absent-minded |
tending to not pay attention to a task or event because one is thinking about other things. |
absorb |
to hold the full attention of. [1/2 definitions] |
absorption |
the state of having all of one's interest and attention taken up by one activity. [1/2 definitions] |
accentuate |
to give more emphasis to; draw attention to. |
accompany |
If a person or group accompanies someone who is performing, they support them by playing or singing along with them. A band often accompanies a singer, for example. Even though the band plays along with the performer, the band is not the main focus of attention. The singer is. [1/3 definitions] |
address |
to give attention to; deal with. [1/6 definitions] |
advertise |
to call attention to. [1/3 definitions] |
ahoy |
a word used as a greeting to attract the attention of sailors on a ship. |
amuse |
When someone amuses you, they do things that keep your attention and make you feel happy. [1/2 definitions] |
answer |
When you answer, you do or say something back after someone speaks to you or tries to get your attention. [1/4 definitions] |
appeal |
the ability to attract interest and attention. [1/6 definitions] |
attend |
to pay attention. [1/4 definitions] |
attention |
When you give something your attention, you look at it, or listen to it, or think about it. When something is not interesting or important, or you don't need to know about it, you might not give it your attention. [3 definitions] |
attentive |
paying close attention. [2 definitions] |
attract |
to gain the attention or admiration of. [1/2 definitions] |
attraction |
If you have an attraction to something, it pulls your attention to it and makes you want to have it or want to see it. [1/3 definitions] |
attractive |
able to gain the attention or admiration of others because of having nice looks. [1/2 definitions] |
aware |
When you are aware of something, you know about it. You know it is there. Sometimes when you are aware of something, you pay special attention to it. |
bold |
easy to notice; attracting attention. [1/5 definitions] |
call |
When you call something, like a name or a number, you say it in a loud voice, often to get someone's attention. [1/8 definitions] |
care |
serious attention. [1/8 definitions] |