attends

[uh-tendz]

attends Definition

• 1. to be present at; to go regularly to
• 2. to take care of; to look after

Using attends: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "attends" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She attends church every Sunday.

• Example

  He attends school in the morning and works in the afternoon.

• Example

  The nurse attends to the needs of the patients.

• Example

  He will attend the meeting tomorrow.

attends Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attends

• participate
• join
• assist
• mind
• show up

Antonyms for attends

• miss
• skip
• avoid

Phrases with attends

• attend to business

  to deal with important matters or tasks

  Example

  I have to attend to some business before I can meet you.

• attend to someone's needs

  to take care of someone's needs or requirements

  Example

  The hotel staff is always ready to attend to their guests' needs.

• attend to detail

  to pay close attention to small details in order to ensure quality or accuracy

  Example

  As a proofreader, she always attends to detail in her work.

Origins of attends

from Old French 'atendre', meaning 'to wait for'

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Summary: attends in Brief

'Attends' [uh-tendz] means to be present at or go regularly to an event or place, or to take care of or look after something or someone. It can be used in phrases like 'attend to business,' 'attend to someone's needs,' and 'attend to detail.' Synonyms include 'participate,' 'join,' and 'assist.'