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attendant adj. 1 waiting upon, accompanying, following; resultant,<br />

resulting, related, consequent, concomitant, depending,<br />

accessory: <strong>The</strong> circumstances attendant on your acceptance <strong>of</strong><br />

the post are immaterial.<br />

--n. 2 escort, servant, menial, helper, usher or usherette,<br />

chaperon or chaperone; aide, subordinate, underling, assistant;<br />

follower, Derogatory lackey, flunkey, slave; Colloq US cohort:<br />

He dismissed his attendants and entered the church alone.<br />

attention n. 1 heed, regard, notice; concentration: Please give your<br />

attention to the teacher. Pay attention! Don't let your<br />

attention wander. 2 publicity, notice, distinction, acclaim,<br />

prominence, r‚clame, notoriety; limelight: She seems to have<br />

been getting a lot <strong>of</strong> attention lately.<br />

attentive adj. 1 heedful, observant, awake, alert, intent, watchful,<br />

concentrating, assiduous; mindful, considerate: James is very<br />

attentive in class. You really must be more attentive to the<br />

needs <strong>of</strong> others. 2 polite, courteous, courtly, gallant,<br />

gracious, accommodating, considerate, thoughtful, solicitous,<br />

civil, respectful, deferential: He is always very attentive to<br />

the ladies.<br />

attest v. bear witness (to), bear out, swear (to), vow, testify,<br />

certify, vouchsafe, declare, assert, asseverate, aver, affirm,<br />

confirm, verify, substantiate, vouch for, Law depose, depose and<br />

say, depone: I attest to the fact that they left the restaurant<br />

together. <strong>The</strong> merits <strong>of</strong> chƒteau-bottled Bordeaux are attested by<br />

most epicures.<br />

attitude n. 1 posture, position, disposition, stance, bearing, carriage,<br />

aspect, demeanour: <strong>The</strong> attitude <strong>of</strong> the figures in the sculpture<br />

was one <strong>of</strong> supplication. 2 posture, position, disposition,<br />

opinion, feeling, view, point <strong>of</strong> view, viewpoint, approach,<br />

leaning, thought, inclination, bent, tendency, orientation:<br />

What is your attitude towards the situation in South Africa?<br />

attract v. draw, invite; entice, lure, allure, appeal to, charm,<br />

captivate, fascinate, Colloq pull: Our attention was attracted<br />

by a slight noise in the cupboard. Melissa attracts men the way<br />

flowers attract bees.

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