Use “attend” when you mean being present at an event or place.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- be present
It does not simply say that you’ll be present.
Here, “be present” means to be at the event, not just travel there.
- be present
It does not mean the nurse will be present at an event.
Here, “be present” means to be at the event.
- pay attention to
You may also hear “attend to,” but it means something different: to pay attention to or deal with someone or something.
Here, this means to listen to or watch someone or something carefully.
- attend to
You may also hear “attend to,” but it means something different: to pay attention to or deal with someone or something.
Here, it means to give care or thought to someone or something.
- attend to
For example, “The nurse will attend to the patient” means the nurse will take care of the patient.
Here, it means the nurse will care for the patient.
- attend to
So remember: attend a meeting, go to a meeting, but attend to a person or need.
Here, it means to give care or help to a person or need.
- take care of
For example, “The nurse will attend to the patient” means the nurse will take care of the patient.
Here, it means to care for and help the patient.
