Attend Definition & Meaning
attend
- verb
- 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?"
- take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business"
- to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; "Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation"
- 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"
- give heed (to); "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"; "She hung on his every word"; "They attended to everything he said"
"Attend" in song lyrics
See how attend is used in real songs:
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"The right is for the fight then the left will attend"
Above the Law f/ N.W.A. — The Last Song -
"Cause the burn so real that they all attend"
A.D.O.R. — Enter the Center -
"So come along, we have a party to attend"
Cormega — A Slick Response
Words that rhyme with attend
Usage tips for "attend"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "attend" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for attend to find words that pair well.