attend

English

/əˈtɛnd/

verb
Definitions
  • (archaic) To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
  • (archaic) To listen (to (to), unto (unto)).
  • (intransitive) To turn one's consideration (to (to)); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.
  • (ambitransitive) To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).
  • (transitive) To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; to regularly go to (an event or place).
  • (intransitive) To go to (a place) for some purpose (with at (at)).
  • To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.
  • To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English attenden derived from Old French atendre (listen, attend) derived from Latin attendere (stretch toward, give heed to).

Origin

Latin

attendere

Gloss

stretch toward, give heed to

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