B1verbeducationwork
US/əˈtend/
UK/əˈtend/
to go to an event, a class, or a place such as a school or church
In context
More than two hundred people attended the wedding.
She attends evening classes at a language center after work.
All staff are expected to attend the meeting on Friday.
Words that go with attend
verb + noun
- attend a meetingI couldn't attend the meeting because I was sick.
- attend schoolChildren must attend school until they are fifteen.
- attend classesHe attends English classes twice a week.
- attend a funeralShe flew home to attend her uncle's funeral.
adverb + verb
- regularly attendStudents who regularly attend lessons do better.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I will attend to the meeting.Correct: I will attend the meeting.