attending (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛndɪŋ/

Definition

Being present at an event, meeting, or place.

Examples

• All students are required to be attending the lecture.

• He is attending a business meeting this afternoon.

• We are attending a wedding next weekend.

How to Use attending

attend to (prepositional phrase)

To deal with or take care of something or someone. — "The doctor will attend to you shortly."

Synonyms of attending

Words with a similar meaning to attending:

• present
• participating
• joining
• visiting
• showing up

Antonyms of attending

Words with the opposite meaning to attending:

• absent
• skipping

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