Meaning
The act of watching, listening or thinking about something with care.
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Word origin
From Latin attendere, meaning to stretch towards, from ad and tendere, to stretch.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- attendere
- English cognates
- attend
Examples
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"Pay attention" means to listen and watch with care.
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"Attention" is what people give when they turn and look.
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"Attention" here means care and time.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 11: attention, fair, sea and 7 more words.