Attend to: meaning, definitions and examples
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attend to
[ əˈtɛnd tu ]
take care of
To deal with a situation or problem; to give attention to someone or something.
Synonyms
address, handle, manage, tend to
Examples of usage
- He attended to the customer's needs promptly.
- She attended to her responsibilities diligently.
- They attended to the details of the project carefully.
listen or pay attention
To listen to or pay attention to someone or something.
Synonyms
focus on, heed, listen to
Examples of usage
- She attended to the speaker's words intently.
- He attended to the music playing in the background.
- They attended to the instructions given by the teacher.
Translations
Translations of the word "attend to" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atender a
🇮🇳 ध्यान देना
🇩🇪 sich kümmern um
🇮🇩 mengurus
🇺🇦 звертати увагу на
🇵🇱 zajmować się
🇯🇵 注意を払う
🇫🇷 s'occuper de
🇪🇸 atender a
🇹🇷 dikkat etmek
🇰🇷 주의를 기울이다
🇸🇦 الاهتمام بـ
🇨🇿 věnovat se
🇸🇰 venovať sa
🇨🇳 注意
🇸🇮 posvetiti se
🇮🇸 skipa um
🇰🇿 назар аудару
🇬🇪 ყურადღება მიაქციო
🇦🇿 diqqət yetirmək
🇲🇽 atender a
Word origin
The word 'attend' originated from the Latin word 'attendere', which means 'to give heed to'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of being present at an event or gathering. The phrase 'attend to' specifically emphasizes the act of taking care of something or someone. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate a sense of responsibility and attention to detail.