attend
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /əˈtɛnd/
KK: /əˈtɛnd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To be present at a place or event, such as a meeting or a class.
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
Tense Forms
Past: attended
Past Participle: attended
Conversation
Are you planning to attend the concert this weekend?
Definitely! I wouldn't miss it for the world.
I hope we can sit together if we both attend.
For sure! It’ll be more fun that way.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
appear
join
participate
Antonyms
depart
leave
absent
transitive verb
Definition
To be present at an event or to go to a place, often for a specific purpose.
Example
I will attend the meeting tomorrow to discuss our project.
Tense Forms
Past: attended
Past Participle: attended
Conversation
Are you going to attend the concert this weekend?
Definitely! I've been looking forward to it for months.
I hope we can find a good spot to see the stage clearly.
Root Explanation
Attend → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "tendere" (meaning to stretch or reach). The word "attend" means to stretch or reach towards something, often implying focus or presence.
Memory Tip
Think of 'stretching towards' something when you attend to it, as 'ad-' means to and 'tendere' means to stretch.
Visually Confused Words
reattend
pattened
coattend
ratten
patten
matted
latten
hatted