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
Verb
  • In a joint practice with the Rams, the fourth-round pick out of North Dakota State (and younger brother of Chargers quarterback Trey Lance) showed a real ability to get open for Tyler Shough, including in the tighter red zone area.
    — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Malik Nabers, whom the Giants hope will be ready for Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, is another first-round pick out of LSU who has shown flashes of greatness.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pick out
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  • Sculptural pieces are blown and shaped using innovative molds made out of paper or wood; organic curves or impressions are added in the soft glass.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But the question for Jeffries, of just how much of an example to make out of the betrayal, was immediately complicated by several factors.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of make out
Verb
  • Programs such as HyCAT are intended to provide more frequent opportunities to test technologies in realistic flight conditions, potentially allowing developers to identify problems earlier and iterate more quickly.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Plaintiffs sought information identifying people involved in conceiving, creating, and carrying out the fund.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of identify
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  • Players heed manager’s message to play harder and cruise past Colorado in Nationals Park matinee.
    — Danielle Allentuck, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The senator would be well advised to heed the advice of championship coaches Dan Hurley and Geno Auriemma, both of whom have stated that passage of the Act is essential to UConn’s competitiveness.
    — Randy Levine, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of heed
Verb
  • If Caballero continues struggling, the Yankees have to at least consider whether Volpe can fill a utility role.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • The record may come as no surprise after a summer marked by extreme weather, from wildfires to floods, and on the cusp of what scientists believe will be a historic El Niño.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Apple unveiled its first foldable iPhone at a Wednesday launch event, marking one of its first major product introductions under new CEO John Ternus.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
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 10 Sep. 2026.

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