To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
"The old farmer used to attend his hearthfire every evening before dinner."
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Alternative form of atend ("to kindle").
In plain English: To attend means to be present at an event or place and take part in it.
"We need to attend that meeting tomorrow morning."
Usage: Use "attend" to mean being present at an event or giving attention to someone's needs. Do not use it to mean "kindle," as that is an obsolete meaning unrelated to modern usage.
Example Sentences
"We need to attend that meeting tomorrow morning."verb
"She decided to attend the community meeting tonight."verb
"The students must attend class every morning without fail."verb
"Please make sure to attend the wedding ceremony on Saturday."verb
The word "attend" comes from the Latin attendere, which originally meant to direct one's attention toward something. It entered Middle English through Old French, where it carried meanings ranging from waiting for someone to taking care of them.