attend (to)

verb

Definition of attend (to)next
1
as in to minister (to)

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2
as in to pick out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attend (to)
  1. pick out
  2. make out
  3. identify
  4. heed
  5. consider
  6. mark
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  • But rather than labor over picking out the perfect book yourself, leave the decision up to the staff at Carmichael's Bookstore, Louisville's oldest independent bookstore.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
  • All told this season, the former No. 10 overall pick out of Ohio State has tallied 60 receptions for 663 yards and five touchdowns.
    Jesse Reed, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of pick out
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  • The two were later seen making out backstage, posting flirty videos on TikTok, and even got tattoos together.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Sokolowski says washing them in cold water with mild detergent and then hanging them up to dry is the way to go (as opposed to running them through the dryer); many of the materials sports bras are made out of, like spandex, do not withstand heat well.
    Julia Ries, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of make out
Verb
  • In their investigation, police determined that the man was hit on purpose and identified the suspect as San Jose resident Edward Herrera, 40.
    Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The crash occurred about 10:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Staten Island intersection of Hyland Boulevard and New Dorp Lane, police said in a separate statement that incorrectly identified the victim as a 44-year-old woman.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of identify
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  • Sure, but this is another bit of evidence on the pile of moments of Kate making judgment calls that can be seen as using the tools at her disposal or as devil-may-care failures to heed guidance from others.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
  • American officials have been keen to show the extent to which Israel’s attack was restrained and precise, especially as the US pushed Israel not to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure, for fear of igniting a broader conflict, a request Israel seems to have heeded, according to preliminary reports.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
Definition of heed
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  • It is considered District 6 for political reasons, but it is only remotely connected to that area.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Reflection in the sky with diamonds As climate change takes more of a toll on Earth, scientists are considering methods to cool the atmosphere.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of consider
Verb
  • An expanding black circle marks the spread of polar night in the Arctic in this animation of images acquired by the NOAA-20 satellite between Sept. 4 and Nov. 7.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • With issues spanning social, economic, and political landscapes, the outcomes could mark a shift in the state's policies and priorities.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of mark
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“Attend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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