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Using “attend” and “go to” correctly

· 1:30 · With Emma

Use “attend” when you mean being present at an event or place.

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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.

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