Meaning & Definition of Attend in English

1. Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

• "She attends class regularly"

• "I rarely attend services at my church"

• "Did you go to the meeting?"

2. Take charge of or deal with

• "Could you see about lunch?"

• "I must attend to this matter"

• "She took care of this business"

3. To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result

• "Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation"

4. Work for or be a servant to

• "May i serve you?"

• "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"

• "Can you wait on our table, please?"

• "Is a salesperson assisting you?"

• "The minister served the king for many years"

5. Give heed (to)

• "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"

• "She hung on his every word"

• "They attended to everything he said"