Attending: meaning, definitions and examples

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attending

 

[ əˈtɛndɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

event participation

Present participle of attend. To be present at an event, meeting, or function. To take care of someone or something.

Synonyms

being present, participating, showing up

Examples of usage

  • She is attending the conference next week.
  • He is attending to his sick grandmother.
Context #2 | Noun

school or university

The action of attending classes or lectures at a school or university.

Synonyms

enrollment, presence, registration

Examples of usage

  • Regular attendance is required for this course.

Translations

Translations of the word "attending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assistindo

🇮🇳 उपस्थित

🇩🇪 teilnehmend

🇮🇩 menghadiri

🇺🇦 присутній

🇵🇱 uczestniczący

🇯🇵 参加する

🇫🇷 assister

🇪🇸 asistiendo

🇹🇷 katılan

🇰🇷 참석하는

🇸🇦 مشارك

🇨🇿 účastnící se

🇸🇰 zúčastňujúci sa

🇨🇳 参加

🇸🇮 udeležen

🇮🇸 mættur

🇰🇿 қатысып отырған

🇬🇪 მონაწილე

🇦🇿 iştirak edən

🇲🇽 asistiendo

Etymology

The word 'attending' originates from the Middle English word 'attenenden,' which means 'to pay attention to' or 'to be present at.' The verb 'attend' has Latin roots, coming from 'attendere,' which means 'to give heed to' or 'to wait for.' Over time, 'attending' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to being present, participating, or taking care of something or someone. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as events, meetings, or educational settings.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,770, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.