Collocations for "attentive"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "attentive" in context.
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attentive
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- need to be attentive [in class, at work]
- please try to be more attentive!
- attentive to [the details, your work]
- be attentive to your [body, health]
- be attentive to her needs
- should be more attentive to the [public, voters]
- is more attentive [at home, in the morning]
- is (not) [particularly, extremely, always] attentive
- try to remain attentive [when, throughout]
- is an attentive [husband, lover, host, listener]
- attentive [listening, reading] skills
- attentive customer [service, support]
- has very attentive [staff, service, waiters]
- the [staff] was attentive and [friendly, professional, helpful]
'attentive' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):