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attend

/əˈtɛnd/

verb

Meaning

  • To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.

  • To listen (to, unto).

  • To turn one's consideration (to); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.

    "Secretaries attend to correspondence."

  • To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).

    "Servants attend the king day and night."

  • To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; to regularly go to (an event or place).

    "Children must attend primary school."

  • To go to (a place) for some purpose (with at).

  • To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

    "a measure attended with ill effects"

  • To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

Synonyms

notice,
pay attention,
take heed,
behear,
heed,
mark,
notice,
bestand,
serve