attend

(ə-tĕndˈ)

1. To be present at: attended class.
2. To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result: The speech was attended by wild applause.
3. a. To accompany or wait upon as a companion or servant.
   b. To take care of (a sick person, for example). See Synonyms at tend².
4. To take charge of: They attended our affairs during our absence.
5. To listen to; heed: attended my every word.
6. Archaic To wait for; expect.

1. To be present.
2. To take care; give attention: We'll attend to that problem later.
3. To apply or direct oneself: attended to their business.
4. To pay attention: attended disinterestedly to the debate.
5. To remain ready to serve; wait.
6. Obsolete To delay or wait.

Related Forms:

• at·tendˈer noun