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Grammar

turn/draw attention to

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00What is the difference between the expressions00 01font00turn one's attention to02font00 00and00 01font00draw one's attention to00?02br
00What word would you use in the following sentence:02br
01font00I'd now like to 01font00turn/draw02font00 my attention to some of the difficulties we're likely to face.02font02br
00I feel that it should be draw, but frankly speaking I haven't got any clear reason why it cannot be turn.02br
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00Thanks,02br
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0Generally speaking, you turn your own attention, but you draw (or invite) the attention of others. In fact, when protocol is very important, and you are the junior person, you should invite their attention. 02br 02br 00A thing, all on its own, draws your attention.

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  • 0Generally speaking, you turn your own attention, but you draw (or invite) the attention of others.
  • In fact, when protocol is very important, and you are the junior person, you should invite their attention.
  • 02br 02br 00A thing, all on its own, draws your attention.
  • Like the bright red cardinal draws your attention to the bush.
  • 02br 02br 00You can also "invite a lot of unwelcome attention" through your actions, as well as deliberately.
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0Generally speaking, you turn your own attention, but you draw (or invite) the attention of others. In fact, when protocol is very important, and you are the junior person, you should invite their attention. 02br
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00If you are speaking on behalf of the group, you can turn your (collective) attention to the next topic.02br
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00A thing, all on its own
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