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call attention from vs they call attention from

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they are used in different contexts. "Call attention from" is incorrect, while "they call attention from" is correct when referring to a subject or group of people drawing attention from someone or something.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 712 views

call attention from

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The correct phrase is "call attention to" when you want to highlight something or make someone notice it.
  • (late 13c., Old French oiez), a cry uttered (usually thrice) to call attention, from Latin subjunctive audiatis, plural imperative of audire "to hear" (Anglo-French oier ; ...
  • 1620s, a cry to call attention from a distance, a variant of who. As a command to stop a horse, it is attested from 1843, a variant of ho. As an expression of delight ...
  • Origin: Anglo-French oyez "hear ye!" (late 13th century, Old French oiez), a cry uttered (usually thrice) to call attention, from L. subjunctive ... (24 of 35 etymology  ...
  • 1620s, a cry to call attention from a distance, a variant of who. As a command to stop a horse, it is attested from 1843, a variant of ho. As an expression of delight ...

Alternatives:

  • call attention to

they call attention from

This phrase is correct when referring to a subject or group of people drawing attention from someone or something.

Use this phrase when you want to indicate that a particular group or individual is attracting attention away from someone or something else.
  • Dec 3, 2012 ... ... at the Assembly: reading poetry and tales: and wearing of fine dress must be sinful, because they call attention from the salvation of the soul, ...
  • Jul 7, 2010 ... hand they call attention from scientists and policy makers regarding dynamics and implications of successful bird protection, both at farm and at ...

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