[
UK
/ɐtˈɛnd/
]
[ US /əˈtɛnd/ ]
[ US /əˈtɛnd/ ]
VERB
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give heed (to)
The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
They attended to everything he said
She hung on his every word -
to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result
Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation -
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
did you go to the meeting?
She attends class regularly
I rarely attend services at my church -
work for or be a servant to
The minister served the King for many years
She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
Is a salesperson assisting you?
May I serve you?
Can you wait on our table, please? -
take charge of or deal with
I must attend to this matter
Could you see about lunch?
She took care of this business
How To Use attend In A Sentence
- Their children were mostly of high school age or attending university which required a great deal of money.
- This is the lowest attendance for the first four days since 2007, when frequent rain interruptions hit the first week. Times, Sunday Times
- I attended a moot in my town a couple of times, but always felt on the outside looking in.
- There will be a representative from Crumlin Hospital attending the function to accept the cheque.
- Our trip from Florida to Pennsylvania to attend the Cairn Terrier Specialty Dog Show, was one long series of mishaps, turned into hilarious memories.
- After an exchange of letters, I have finally got my appointment for next week - whoopee, I am still alive to attend it, thank God.
- She took a day off of classes to attend the event because she wants to help her mom, the current owner of Kchelly's Beauty Center in Irvington, N.J. "She's thinking of handing [the business] to me," explains Ms. Darden, who is currently a manager at the salon and beauty-supply store. Need Advice? We'll Give You 30 Minutes
- CANON LXXXI: We have said that a Bishop, or a Presbyter must not descend himself into public offices, but must attend to ecclesiastical needs.
- All interested parties are asked to attend with a view to setting up a committee to organize and plan the same.
- Nearly 40 parents were prosecuted for their child's non-attendance.
