Call attention to (someone or something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "call attention to (someone or something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-10 05:05

Meaning of Call attention to (someone or something)

Synonyms:

call (someone or something) to (one's) attention

Call attention to (someone or something) verb phrase

To draw someone's notice to something.

He was among the first to call attention to the depletion of forests in Uganda.

This demonstration was intended to call attention to the plight of endangered species.

Peter, a rising movie star, likes to call attention to the crowd.

Other phrases about:

the squeaky wheel gets the grease

Used to to emphasize that attention is paid to the individuals who complain or cause problems

get a load of something or someone

To tell someone to pay attention to something interesting

dig somebody in the ribs

Push someone with your finger or elbow to get their attention

Friends, Romans, Countrymen, Lend Me Your Ears

Everybody, pay attention to me.

warn (one) off (from someone or something)

To tell someone to leave or stay away from a dangerous situation or trouble

Grammar and Usage of Call attention to (someone or something)

Verb Forms

  • to call attention to (someone or something)
  • calling attention to (someone or something)
  • called attention to (someone or something)
  • calls attention to (someone or something)

The verb "call" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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