verb
attend
uh-TEND/əˈtend/
To be present with someone or at an event.
Several adults attend a small lecture in the classroom.
Etymology
Attend originally pictured stretching one's mind toward something—giving it attention. Its senses of waiting upon and accompanying someone connect that mental attention with being physically present.
In context
if you come to our school you do have to attend the chapel services and attend any required religious classes that we have
More examples
- She attended every meeting during her first year.
- Two aides attended the ambassador throughout the visit.
- His family will be attending the graduation ceremony.
Forms
attend · attends · attended · attending