Collocation
bring attention to
Definition
to make people notice or think about something; to highlight it
'bring attention to' is a common English collocation. to make people notice or think about something; to highlight it
bring + attention + to + something
“The report brings attention to the rising cost of housing.”
Examples
- Could you please _____ attention to the spelling mistake on page two?
- The teacher _____ attention to the key vocabulary at the end of the lesson.
- This campaign aims to _____ attention to mental health at work.
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- Her speech _____ attention to the lack of clean drinking water in rural areas.
- We should _____ attention to the risks before we sign anything.
- The documentary has _____ attention to the problem of plastic waste in the ocean.
- If you notice a safety issue, _____ attention to it immediately.
- The audit _____ attention to several weaknesses in the company's internal controls.
- By comparing the two studies, the authors _____ attention to how small changes affect the results.
More verb + noun + prepositions
- take advantage to use a situation or opportunity to get a benefit; sometimes, to treat someone unfairly to benefit…
- give attention to focus on something or consider it carefully
- put pressure on to try to make someone do something by using influence, demands, or threats
- put effort into to spend time and energy trying hard to improve or achieve something