Attending

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛndɪŋ/

Definitions of attending

verb to be present at or participate in a particular event or activity

Example Sentences

A1 I am attending a party tonight.

A2 She is attending a cooking class to improve her skills.

B1 They have been attending the same school for three years.

B2 Attending regular meetings is essential for effective communication within the team.

C1 Attending conferences and workshops is a great way to stay updated in the field.

C2 He has been attending advanced training sessions to enhance his expertise.

Examples of attending in a Sentence

formal She will be attending the conference on climate change next week.

informal I heard that he's attending the party tonight.

slang Are you attending the game this weekend?

figurative Attending to the needs of others is a sign of true leadership.

Grammatical Forms of attending

• past tense: attended
• plural: attendees
• comparative: more attending
• superlative: most attending
• present tense: attend
• future tense: will attend
• perfect tense: have attended
• continuous tense: is attending
• singular: attender
• positive degree: attending
• infinitive: to attend
• gerund: attending
• participle: attended

Origin and Evolution of attending

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'attending' originated from the Old French word 'atendre' which means 'to wait for' or 'to expect'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'attending' evolved to also mean 'to be present at' or 'to take care of'. It is commonly used in the context of medical professionals 'attending' to patients or individuals 'attending' an event.