# attend to

**Pronunciation:** /əˈtɛnd tuː/ · uh-TEND too

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** phrasal verb

## Meaning

To deal with something or someone; to give care or attention to.

## Examples

- The doctor had to attend to an emergency patient immediately.
- Please attend to your homework before you go out to play.
- She was busy attending to the needs of her young children.

## Synonyms

- handle — To manage or deal with a situation or object.
- deal with — To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
- address — To give attention to or deal with a matter or problem.
- see to — To make sure something is done or taken care of.

## Antonyms

- neglect — To fail to properly care for something or someone.
- ignore — To intentionally not pay attention to something or someone.

## Common patterns

- attend to (someone/something) — To give care or attention to a person or thing. — The nurse quickly attended to the patient's wound.

## Collocations

- attend to business — He had to attend to business matters before leaving for vacation.
- attend to details — A good manager always attends to details to ensure quality.

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