Draw attention to means make other people notice something: the report draws attention to gaps in bus services. In emails it's a polite formula: I'd like to draw your attention to the new date means please note the new date. The past tense is drew attention to.
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draw attention to something; draw someone's attention to something
- The report draws attention to gaps in rural bus services.
- I would like to draw your attention to the revised delivery date.
- Bright labels drew attention to the emergency exits.
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First versionThe poster draws attention on the missing documents.
RevisionThe poster draws attention to the missing documents.
Focus on and comment on make on feel natural around attention. But in this phrase attention is sent towards something, and the preposition is to: draw attention to the documents. On was swapped for to.
Pay attention to means you look or listen carefully yourself: pay attention to the details. Draw attention to means you direct someone else's attention: the teacher drew our attention to the details. Attract attention means get noticed in general, often yourself: the bright car attracted attention.
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The note draws your attention ___ a change in the timetable.
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to — In draw your attention to, the thing to notice comes after to. On appears in focus on, not here.
Write one sentence to colleagues about an important change they might have missed. Use draw your attention to.
I would like to draw your attention to the new entrance shown on the map.
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