attend to
The nurse will attend to the patient's needs.
The nurse will take care of the patient's needs.
to give attention or care to something or someone
She attended to her homework before going out.
She focused on her homework before going out.
The mechanic attended to the car's engine.
The mechanic fixed the car's engine.
Often used in contexts where someone is taking care of a task or responsibility.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'attend to' when describing someone taking care of a task or responsibility.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
This phrase is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'attenden' (to wait on) + 'to' (preposition). The phrasal verb emerged in the 16th century.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (e.g., attending to a task) and figuratively (e.g., attending to someone's emotional needs).