| absent-minded |
not paying attention to the immediate task or event because one's mind is preoccupied with other matters. |
| absorption |
total engagement of one's mind and attention. [1/2 definitions] |
| abstract |
to attract the attention of; divert. [1/13 definitions] |
| accentuate |
to emphasize; draw attention to. [1/2 definitions] |
| ADA |
abbreviation of "attention deficit disorder." [1/2 definitions] |
| address |
to direct attention to; deal with or be concerned with. [2/9 definitions] |
| ADHD |
abbreviation of "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"; a mental disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by impulsiveness and excessive activity. |
| advert |
to direct the attention by comment or remark (usu. fol. by "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
| advertent |
paying attention; heedful. |
| advertise |
to direct attention to. [1/4 definitions] |
| advertisement |
a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. [1/2 definitions] |
| advt. |
abbreviation of "advertisement," a notice or public announcement designed to gain public attention, esp. to promote the sale of certain products. |
| ahoy |
a greeting to attract attention or hail a ship. |
| allow |
to permit by not paying close enough attention. [1/5 definitions] |
| amitriptyline |
a tricyclic antidepressant drug used to treat depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other mental disorders. |
| amuse |
to occupy the attention of in a pleasing manner; entertain. [1/2 definitions] |
| anal |
in psychoanalysis, denoting or pertaining to a stage of psychological development characterized by interest in or attention to the anus. [1/2 definitions] |
| appeal |
capacity for attracting interest and attention. [1/7 definitions] |
| arresting |
capable of attracting and holding attention. [1/2 definitions] |
| asterism |
in printing, three asterisks arranged in a triangle, used to call attention to a passage of text. [1/2 definitions] |
| attend |
to listen to or pay attention to. [3/8 definitions] |