attended

/əˈtɛndɪd/
verbIntermediate to be present at an event or activity
general

to be present at an event, meeting, or activity

He attended the wedding ceremony with his family.

He was present at the wedding ceremony with his family.

The doctor attended the patient carefully.

The doctor was present and took care of the patient carefully.

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Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

general

to take care of or look after someone or something

The nurse attended to the injured person immediately.

The nurse took care of the injured person right away.

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Often used in medical or caregiving contexts.

Collocations

attend toto take care of or deal with somethingattend schoolto go to school regularlyattend a meetingto be present at a meeting

Related Phrases

attend tophrasal verb
to take care of or deal with something

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

'Attended' is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but in formal settings, it is often used to describe participation in events or meetings.

Gold Rule

Subject-Verb Agreement

'Attended' is the past tense and past participle of 'attend'. Ensure subject-verb agreement in sentences.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'attenden', from Old French 'atendre', from Latin 'attendere' meaning 'to stretch toward, give heed to'.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in educational, medical, and social settings.

Word Breakdown

attend
to be present or take care of
root
+
-ed
past tense or past participle
suffix
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