Basic Details
Word: Attend
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To go to or be present at an event or activity.
Synonyms: Participate, visit, be present
Antonyms: Miss, avoid, skip
Idioms and Phrases
- Attend to something: To deal with or take care of a task. Example: "You need to attend to your homework before playing outside."
- Attend like a bee to honey: To be very eager to participate in something. Example: "The children attend like bees to honey when the circus comes to town."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I plan to attend the concert this Saturday with my friends.
Example 2: It's important to attend all the lessons if you want to understand the subject well.
Example 3: She was excited to attend her cousin's wedding and see all the family.
Fun Fact
The word "attend" comes from the Latin word "attendere," which means "to stretch toward." It reflects the idea of focusing your attention on something.
Famous Quote
"The more you attend, the more you will learn." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "attend" mean?
a) To ignore an event
b) To go to or be present at an event
c) To leave an event
d) To plan an event
Answer: b) To go to or be present at an event
2. Which of these is a synonym of "attend"?
a) Miss
b) Participate
c) Avoid
d) Skip
Answer: b) Participate
3. Which sentence uses "attend" correctly?
a) I will attend the movie next week.
b) I will attend my homework later.
c) They attend to do nothing at the party.
d) She wants to attend her home.
Answer: a) I will attend the movie next week.
4. Which idiom means to take care of something?
a) Attend to something
b) Attend like a bee to honey
c) Attend in the moment
d) Pay attention to the details
Answer: a) Attend to something
5. What is the opposite of "attend"?
a) Participate
b) Miss
c) Join
d) Arrive
Answer: b) Miss
