1
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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3
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in to coincide
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of attend
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Tuesday that Arkansas would try to play the game, but if the weather would prevent fans from being able to attend, it would be canceled.
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Vance will attend Good Friday mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Eric spoke to the Statesman while attending a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
With a goal to graduate high school and become a mechanic, Kim began attending a continuation school for troublemakers and kids at risk of dropping out.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Vance will attend Good Friday mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Eric spoke to the Statesman while attending a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
With a goal to graduate high school and become a mechanic, Kim began attending a continuation school for troublemakers and kids at risk of dropping out.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attend
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Download and listen to this episode of Biscuits & Jam with Randy Travis on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or everywhere podcasts are available.—
Sid Evans,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2025
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My natural reaction has been to defend my work rather than listen openly.—
Marco Buscaglia,
Boston Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Spring Game crowd was a far cry from past years when dozens or hundreds showed up to watch blocking and tackling.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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The apparent fan made critical comments Wednesday about the press, according to People and BBC News, and Harry was escorted out of the courtroom.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of workers were fired and escorted out of their buildings by security.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Democrats’ move to disband demonstrates Beijing’s unwillingness to allow even the mildest of dissenting voices to be heard in Hong Kong, say analysts.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The judge overseeing the trial found last year that Google has a monopoly in online search and related advertising.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Pietro Parolin The current secretary of state for the Holy See, Parolin is an experienced Italian diplomat who has helped oversee the Vatican's internal affairs but also worked on behalf of the Catholic Church around the world in countries from Venezuela to Vietnam.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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