attend
UK: əˈtɛnd | US: əˈtɛnd
vt. to be present at (an event, meeting, etc.)
vt. to take care of or look after (someone or something)
vi. to pay attention to something
The word "attend" originates from Latin attendere, combining ad- (toward) and tendere (stretch). The literal sense was "to stretch one’s mind or effort toward something," evolving into "pay attention" or "take care of." Over time, it broadened to include physical presence (e.g., attending an event) and caregiving (e.g., attending to a patient). The logic reflects directing focus or service toward an object or task.
She will attend the conference next week.
Nurses attend to patients with great care.
Please attend to the details in this document.
He didn’t attend the meeting due to illness.
The teacher asked the students to attend closely to the instructions.