be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.; She attends class regularly; I rarely attend services at my church; did you go to the meeting?

[ Syn: go to ]

take charge of or deal with; Could you see about lunch?; I must attend to this matter; She took care of this business

[ Syn: take care , look , see ]

to accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result; Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation'

work for or be a servant to; May I serve you?; She attends the old lady in the wheelchair; Can you wait on our table, please?; Is a salesperson assisting you?; The minister served the King for many years

[ Syn: serve , attend to , wait on , assist ]

give heed (to); The children in the audience attended the recital quietly; She hung on his every word; They attended to everything he said

[ Syn: hang , advert , pay heed , give ear ]