ATTEND (TO) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

attend (to)

verb

Definition of attend (to)

as in to minister (to)

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Relevance

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as in to pick out

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Verb

With spectroscopy, astronomers can look at a celestial object's light, pick out the fingerprints, and reconstruct the stuff inside.

— Rahul Rao, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
And apples aren't the only fruit on offer—prepare to pick out pears for your next holiday dinner, or a pumpkin brimming with the potential to become a fearsome jack-o'-lantern.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of pick out

Verb

Kimmel said the decision to put the interview on YouTube was made out of consideration for local stations that could face FCC threats to their broadcast licenses.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
The cause of the fire is not known, but the neighborhood where the fire started is densely populated and most houses are made out of wood, according to Lubala.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 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

Verb

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

It’s marked by fear, second-guessing, and frustration, all with no guarantee that things will actually get better.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Thursday’s arguments are poised to mark the official end to a months-long redistricting fight in Missouri that threw voters, politicians and election officials into uncertainty.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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