ATTENDS (TO) Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

attends (to)

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present tense third-person singular of attend (to)

as in ministers (to)

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This marks the continuation of the long-standing partnership, which is continually evolving in line with the changing requirements of the maritime environment, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Wednesday is also Prince George’s first day at Eton College, and marks Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis’s first day of school, as well.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

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Though Mexican residents remain the largest Latino group in Belmont Cragin, the study identifies significant Puerto Rican, Central American and South American populations in the area, including Guatemalan and Ecuadorian residents.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Sanders, for his part, is not a Democrat but rather an independent who identifies as a democratic socialist (more on that below).

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of identifies

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Eileen Jones considers the Southern Gothic in cinema and literature.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Exploring the dialogue between Italy’s artisanal heritage and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, the event considers how the handmade endures in an era of rapid innovation.

— Eleonora Giordani, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of considers

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The film picks up in 1940 after France’s defeat by the Nazis and chronicles de Gaulle’s efforts to show the Allies that France was still worth fighting for.

— Kate McKenna, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Alex Rodriguez picks up the 2,500th hit of his career as his Yankees defeat Baltimore, 10 - 2, to complete a sweep at Camden Yards.

— Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of picks up

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When to stick or twist The other big question in fantasy managers minds if when to stick with a captain haul and when to twist — and this is another element of the game which is dynamic.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Not that Black minds any of that, though.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026

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