Attend: meaning, definitions and examples

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attend

 

[ əˈtɛnd ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

event participation

To be present at an event or gathering, typically for a specific purpose or reason. It often involves listening, observing, or participating in activities.

Synonyms

be present, go to, join, participate

Examples of usage

  • I will attend the conference next week to learn about the latest developments in the industry.
  • She attends all the meetings to stay informed about the company's progress.
  • They decided to attend the concert together to enjoy the music.
Context #2 | Verb

academic setting

To regularly go to classes or lectures at a school or university. It implies a commitment to learning and engaging with the material.

Synonyms

be present at, enroll in, take part in

Examples of usage

  • She attends the university every day to study business administration.
  • The students are required to attend all the lectures to pass the course.
  • He attends the physics classes to improve his understanding of the subject.
Context #3 | Noun

formal event

A person who is present at a specific event, such as a wedding, conference, or meeting. It emphasizes the act of being there and participating.

Synonyms

guest, member, participant

Examples of usage

  • The attendees of the conference gathered in the main hall for the keynote speech.
  • She was one of the attendees at the charity gala last night.
  • All attendees are required to sign in upon arrival.

Translations

Translations of the word "attend" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assistir

🇮🇳 उपस्थित होना

🇩🇪 teilnehmen

🇮🇩 menghadiri

🇺🇦 відвідувати

🇵🇱 uczestniczyć

🇯🇵 参加する (sanka suru)

🇫🇷 assister à

🇪🇸 asistir

🇹🇷 katılmak

🇰🇷 참석하다 (chamseokhada)

🇸🇦 حضر (ḥaḍara)

🇨🇿 účastnit se

🇸🇰 zúčastniť sa

🇨🇳 参加 (cānjiā)

🇸🇮 udeležiti se

🇮🇸 sækja

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 დასწრება (daskhrebis)

🇦🇿 iştirak etmək

🇲🇽 asistir

Etymology

The word 'attend' originated from the Old French word 'atendre', which means 'to expect, wait for'. It entered the English language in the 13th century with the general sense of 'to direct one's mind or energies to'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the meanings of being present at a place or event. The usage of 'attend' in the academic context became prominent in the 19th century with the establishment of formal educational institutions.

See also: attendance, attendant, attendants, attendee, attendees, attending, attentive, nonattendance, unattended.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,394, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.