attend

Meanings

• Verb

  To give attendance; to be present; to wait upon and care for the wants of; to accompany and follow.

  - "I will attend the meeting."
  - "The students attend classes every day."
  - "The butler attended to the guests' needs."

• Verb

  To give one's attention to; to listen to and consider carefully.

  - "Please attend to my concerns."
  - "I will attend to the matter as soon as possible."
  - "Can you attend to this email right away?"

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈtɛnd/
   
   
   
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2. /əˈtɛnd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

notice , pay attention , take heed , behear , heed , mark , notice , bestand , serve

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with attend
tend , lend , send , mend

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Variants

List of all variants of attend that leads to same result
attend , attend to , attended , attender , attenders , attending , attends

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'atenir' from 'a' (to) + 'tenir' (to hold)

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'attend' is used in the medical field to refer to a medical record or patient chart.

2. The term 'attend' is also used in the context of religious ceremonies and services.

3. In the United States, the term 'attend' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'enroll' when referring to registering for a course or program.

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Related Concepts

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1. Presence: The state or fact of being present, either physically or virtually, for an event or occasion.

2. Care: The act of providing for the needs of others or for the maintenance and protection of something.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Attend has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of formal events and ceremonies. In music, the term 'attend' is used in music theory to refer to the rhythmic value of a note when it is performed in relation to the beat.

How to Memorize "attend"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'attend' as a verb meaning 'to go to an event or gathering'. Imagine yourself going to a wedding or a party and attending to the needs of the guests.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'attend' with the idea of 'being present' or 'giving your attention to something'. Think of the word 'presence' or 'attention' when you see the word 'attend'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'attend' with the phrase 'To Go And Tend To'.

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