to pay attention to

Attention \At*ten"tion\, n. [L. attentio: cf. F. attention.]
   1. The act or state of attending or heeding; the application
      of the mind to any object of sense, representation, or
      thought; notice; exclusive or special consideration;
      earnest consideration, thought, or regard; obedient or
      affectionate heed; the supposed power or faculty of
      attending.
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            They say the tongues of dying men
            Enforce attention like deep harmony.  --Shak.
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   Note: Attention is consciousness and something more. It is
         consciousness voluntarily applied, under its law of
         limitations, to some determinate object; it is
         consciousness concentrated. --Sir W. Hamilton.
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   2. An act of civility or courtesy; care for the comfort and
      pleasure of others; as, attentions paid to a stranger.
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   {To pay attention to}, {To pay one's attentions to}, to be
      courteous or attentive to; to wait upon as a lover; to
      court.
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   Syn: Care; heed; study; consideration; application;
        advertence; respect; regard.
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