Meaning
to consider something as important or valuable
Primary Function
expresses valuation or prioritization
Communicative Purpose
to emphasize the significance of a factor
Pattern
attach importance to
Core Structure
attach importance to
Função primária
expresses valuation or prioritization
Propósito comunicativo
to emphasize the significance of a factor
Situações de gatilho
evaluations, policy decisions, personal values discussions
Contextos
academic settings, professional environments, formal communications
Padrão
attach importance to
Estrutura central
attach importance to
Slots de substituição
something (the factor, issue, or object that is being valued)
Colocados típicos
- great
- considerable
- particular
- very little
- not much
Substituições comuns
- value
- place importance on
- prioritize
Erros comuns
'attach importance on'; 'attach importance of'
Similar / contraste
put emphasis on, value, highlight, prioritise
Interferências
Some languages use ‘give importance to’; this expression is fixed in English.
Família do chunk
- value
- prioritize
- put a premium on
- set store by
Nuance
‘Attach importance to’ conveys a formal, considered opinion with authority; conversational equivalents are more informal (e.g., ‘think something is important’).
Efeito pragmático
Conveys that the speaker regards the subject as deserving priority or attention, often implying responsibility and seriousness.
Dica de memória
The company attaches great importance to staff training.
Nota
This chunk is often used in formal and professional contexts to convey a sense of priority or value.
Upgrade path
use ‘ascribe significance to’ in academic theory
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