Main Entry:

at·tend

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈtend\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French atendre, from Latin attendere, literally, to stretch to, from ad- + tendere to stretch — more at thin

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1: to pay attention to2: to look after : take charge of <campsites…attended by park rangers — Jackson Rivers>3 a: to go or stay with as a companion, nurse, or servant b: to visit professionally especially as a physician4archaic a: to wait for b: to be in store for5: to be present with : accompany6: to be present at : go to <attend law school>intransitive verb1: to apply oneself <attend to your work>2: to apply the mind or pay attention : heed3 a: to be ready for service <ministers who attend upon the king> b: to be present4obsolete : wait, stay5: to direct one's attention : see <I'll attend to that>

— at·tend·er noun