Collocation
get attention
Definition
to make people notice you or something you do
'get attention' is a common English collocation. to make people notice you or something you do
get + attention
“The bright poster helped the event get attention online.”
Examples
- Try to _____ attention by speaking clearly, not by shouting.
- The funny video _____ attention very quickly.
- It’s hard for new artists to _____ attention in a crowded market.
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- Her new haircut really _____ attention at the party.
- The campaign is designed to _____ attention to road safety.
- He tried to _____ attention by interrupting everyone.
- The startup hopes to _____ attention from investors this year.
- If you want to _____ attention in a meeting, prepare a clear example.
- The issue finally _____ attention after the report was published.
More verb + nouns
- make progress to improve or move forward toward a goal over time
- make money to earn money; to generate a profit or income
- make a request to ask formally for something, especially through an official process
- do business to conduct commercial activity; to buy, sell, or work with another company professionally
- do exercise to do physical activity to improve health or fitness