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draw attention



Definitions

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draw attention
     1. v. (intransitive) to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something.
           Please be quiet. We don't want to draw attention to ourselves.
           I'd like to draw your attention to this part of the chart.
Analysis
draw
     1. v. To move or develop something.:
     2. v.          To sketch; depict with lines; to produce a picture with pencil, crayon, chalk, etc. on paper, cardboard, etc.
     3. v.          To deduce or infer.
                   He tried to draw a conclusion from the facts.
     4. v.          (intransitive) (of drinks, especially tea) To leave temporarily so as to allow the flavour to increase.
attention
     1. n. Mental focus.
           Please direct your attention to the following words.
     2. n. An action or remark expressing concern for or interest in someone or something, especially romantic interest.
     3. n. (military) A state of alertness in the standing position.
           The company will now come to attention.

Example Sentences

An academic, teacher and researcher with a series of major publications, his real strength was to draw attention to the environmental and cultural damage that the postwar tourist boom brought to his native Switzerland, and to other sensitive areas of the world. 



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