ATTEND

vt to care for; to look after; to take charge of; to watch over.

2. attend ·vt to be present at; as, to attend church, school, a concert, a business meeting.

3. attend ·vt to wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

4. attend ·vi (with to) to take charge of; to look after; as, to attend to a matter of business.

5. attend ·vi to wait; to stay; to delay.

6. attend ·vt to direct the attention to; to fix the mind upon; to give heed to; to regard.

7. attend ·vt to be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to; as, a measure attended with ill effects.

8. attend ·vi to accompany or be present or near at hand, in pursuance of duty; to be ready for service; to wait or be in waiting;

— often followed by on or upon.

9. attend ·vi to apply the mind, or pay attention, with a view to perceive, understand, or comply; to pay regard; to heed; to listen;

— usually followed by to.

10. attend ·vt to go or stay with, as a companion, nurse, or servant; to visit professionally, as a physician; to accompany or follow in order to do service; to escort; to wait on; to serve.