Attention and Explanation

Attention

Attention noun - A focusing of the mind on something.

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Explanation and attention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Explanation" instead a noun "Attention".

Nearby Words: attentive, attentively

Explanation noun - A statement that makes something clear.

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Attention and explanation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Attention" instead a noun "Explanation".

Nearby Words: explain, explanatory, explaining

good	good attention	good explanation
full	full attention	full explanation
particular	particular attention	particular explanation
better	better attention	better explanation
Other adjectives: similar, natural, short, complete, obvious, actual, real, little, new, less, further.

Amy, wearing such an outfit, immediately brings attention to it as a possible explanation.

Source: Cleavage Window
Used rather neatly in Naruto with the explanation that the main character is an idiot who never paid attention in school.

Source: As You Know
The in-universe explanation is that he's acting out for attention, which may explain his lack of maturity.

Source: Kiddie Kid

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