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Meaning of the word "catch someone's attention" in English

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catch someone's attention

US /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz əˈten.ʃən/
UK /kætʃ ˈsʌm.wʌnz əˈten.ʃən/
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Phrase

1.

to make someone notice you or something

Example:
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He tried to wave his hand to catch her attention.
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The bright colors of the painting immediately caught my attention.
Synonym:
attract attentiongrab attentiondraw attentionget someone's noticearrest attention
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