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UK//əˈtɛnd tʊ//US//əˈtɛnd tu//

Meaning of To attend to

To give care or attention to something or someone.

In simple words: To pay attention to something or someone.

To attend to in a sentence

  • I need to attend to this issue before it escalates.
  • She attends to her plants every morning.
  • Please attend to the matters discussed in the meeting.
  • The nurse attended to the patients with care.
  • It's important to attend to your health regularly.

How to use To attend to

Use 'attend to' in formal contexts, often when discussing responsibilities or tasks. Avoid informal or slang situations.

Grammar pattern

attend to + object

Memory hint

Think of 'attend' as 'tend' to something needing care.

Related words

Collocations with To attend to

  • attend to details
  • attend to needs
  • attend to responsibilities
  • attend to requests

Synonyms for To attend to

Common mistakes with To attend to

  • Confusing with 'attend' which means to be present
  • Using 'attend to' without specifying what to attend to
  • Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I need to attend' instead of 'I need to attend to this task.'

Compare To attend to with Address, Focus on, Manage, Handle

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Frequently asked questions about To attend to

What does To attend to mean?

To pay attention to something or someone.

What is the definition of To attend to?

To give care or attention to something or someone.

How do you use To attend to in a sentence?

I need to attend to this issue before it escalates.

Can you give another example of To attend to?

She attends to her plants every morning.

What are synonyms for To attend to?

Common alternatives include address, focus on, look after, manage, handle.

What words go with To attend to?

It commonly pairs with attend to details, attend to needs, attend to responsibilities, attend to requests.

What are common mistakes when using To attend to?

Confusing with 'attend' which means to be present Using 'attend to' without specifying what to attend to Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I need to attend' instead of 'I need to attend to this task.'

How do you pronounce To attend to?

US: //əˈtɛnd tu//, UK: //əˈtɛnd tʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To attend to?

Use 'attend to' in formal contexts, often when discussing responsibilities or tasks. Avoid informal or slang situations.