Attend Meaning and Definition
Attend
Pronunciation
/ˈætənd/
Part of Speech
Verb
Definition
To be present or to participate in an event, meeting, or activity; to listen or pay attention to something.
Examples
- I will attend the conference next week.
- Attend the meeting and take notes.
Etymology
The word “attend” comes from the Old French word “attendre”, meaning “to hold one’s attention” or “to be present”.
Usage Notes
Attend is typically used in the context of formal or official events, meetings, or appointments. It can also be used in informal settings, such as social gatherings or concerts.
Cultural References
The phrase “attend to” is often used in popular culture, such as in the phrase “attend to your duties” or “attend to your business”.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- Attend to this matter immediately.
- Attend to your duties.
Related Words or Phrases
- Be present
- Prioritize
- Focus
Collocations
- Attend the meeting.
- Attend the event.
- Attend to your business.
Frequency of Use
Attend is a commonly used verb in modern English, with an estimated frequency of 0.012% in the Corpus of Contemporary American English.
Common Misspellings
- Attent
- Attond