Synonyms for

Attended

Verb / ʌˈtendɪd / Another word for attended — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be present at an event, meeting, or function.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

participated present observed visited

Informal

went to showed up was there came

Literary

heeded marked witnessed

Antonyms

absent ignored missed neglected unnoticed unheeded

Common collocations

  • attended a meeting
  • attended the event
  • attended class
  • attended a conference
  • attended school
  • attended a lecture
  • attended a party

Word family

noun attendance
verb attend
adjective attentive

Usage note

Often used to indicate presence or participation. Can also mean to deal with or take care of something.

Example sentences

  1. She attended every class this semester.
  2. He attended the concert with his family.
  3. We attended the wedding ceremony of our cousin.
  4. The students attended the school assembly this morning.
  5. I have never attended a football game before.

Quotes

  • I never attended a school dance, because I was too shy to dance.
  • I attended a school in Brooklyn that was supposed to be the best in the borough.
  • I attended a very small junior high and specially in the end that became a disaster.

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