attending

[əˈtɛndɪŋ]

attending Definition

• 1. present participle of 'attend'
• 2. being present at an event, meeting, or function

Using attending: Examples

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

• Example

  I will be attending the conference next week.

• Example

  She is attending a wedding this weekend.

• Example

  He has been attending the same school for five years.

attending Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for attending

• participating
• being present
• showing up

Antonyms for attending

• absent
• not attending

Phrases with attending

• attending physician

  a doctor who is responsible for the medical care of patients in a hospital

  Example

  The attending physician will be in to see you shortly.

• attending school

  going to school regularly

  Example

  All children are required to be attending school by the age of six.

• attending mass

  participating in a Catholic church service

  Example

  They attend mass every Sunday morning.

Origins of attending

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

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Summary: attending in Brief

'Attending' [əˈtɛndɪŋ] is the present participle of 'attend' and refers to being present at an event, meeting, or function. It can be used in phrases like 'attending physician,' which denotes a doctor responsible for the medical care of patients in a hospital, and 'attending school,' which means going to school regularly.