To attend
Example: She attends the meeting to discuss project progress
Definition
"To attend" means to be present at an event, meeting, or gathering, often with the purpose of participating or observing. For example, when someone attends a meeting, they are physically present and engaged in the activities or discussions taking place.
Etymology
The verb "to attend" comes from the Latin word 'attendere,' which means 'to stretch toward' or 'to pay attention.' It evolved through Old French 'attendre' before entering Middle English. Did you know? The original sense involved focusing one's attention, which nicely reflects how we 'attend' events today.
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"To attend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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