attend
Translation
to be present at, to go regularly to, to deal with, to look after
Examples
I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
She attends university in London.
She attends university in London.
The doctor will attend to the patient.
The doctor will attend to the patient.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to be present at (an event, a place) I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
((to sb./sth.)) to deal with or pay attention to (sb./sth.) The doctor will attend to the patient.
Similar Words
Synonyms: be present at, go to, visit; Antonyms: miss, skip, be absent
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'tendere' (to stretch). The core idea is 'to stretch one's mind towards' something.
Memory Tips
Think of having to 'tend to' your duties by 'attending' a meeting. Your attention is required.