English · Word Candidate

attend

/əˈtɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: attends · attending · attended

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Senses relating to caring for or waiting on someone, or accompanying or being present. — To care for (someone requiring attention); specifically, of a doctor, nurse, etc.: to provide professional care to (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chăm sóc hoặc có mặt để phục vụ

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Verb

Examples

The fift [beadsman] had charge ſick perſons to attend, / And comfort thoſe, in point of death vvhich lay; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Senses relating to caring for or waiting on someone, or accompanying or being present. — To wait on (someone or their instructions) as an attendant, servant, etc.; also (specifically of a gentleman-in-waiting or lady-in-waiting to a member of royalty), to accompany (someone) in order to assist or wait upon them; to escort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến chăm sóc hoặc chờ đợi ai đó

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Verb

Examples

Servants attend the king day and night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “attend” mean?

Is “attend” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.