Describes attending to someone's needs with extra care, often more than usual or expected. The servant had to dance attendance on the aristocrats during their visit.
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Seeking Approval
Used when someone tries very hard to please another person or gain their approval. He danced attendance on the director, hoping to get the lead role.
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Possible Negative
Can imply the effort to please is excessive or subservient, potentially negative. She felt like she was dancing attendance on her in-laws too much.