ATTEND (TO) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

attend (to)

verb

Definition of attend (to)

as in to minister (to)

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as in to pick out

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Garrett Mitchell is another former first round pick out of UCLA.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Visitors pick out pumpkins to purchase at The Great Pumpkin Farm.

— Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of pick out

Verb

For many years people believed that light was made out of particles flying in straight rays.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Don’t have nine bottles of champagne with her, and then don’t make out with her on the couch next to the dance floor.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of make out

Verb

Six homes were damaged in a hillside enclave of multimillion-dollar properties near Via La Mirada, as officials urged residents to heed evacuation orders and head to local emergency shelters.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Please heed all evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of heed

Verb

Legislators in at least 30 states have considered pricing bills this year, including measures addressing algorithmic and personalized pricing, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Changing expectations or considering proposals without comparable information undermines confidence in both the process and its recommendations.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of consider

Verb

Trump invited Graham to speak onstage and asked boxing legend Evander Holyfield to address the crowd as well, marking a surprise appearance from the former heavyweight champion.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

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