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Attends

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

Definition

to be present at or go regularly to (a place, typically a school or church)

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

participates is present at frequents visits

Informal

goes to shows up at is at makes it to

Literary

heeds observes frequents

Antonyms

skips misses ignores neglects forsakes abandons

Common collocations

  • attends a meeting
  • attends class
  • attends the ceremony
  • attends a conference
  • attends a party
  • attends a service
  • attends school

Word family

noun attendance
verb attend
adjective attentive
adverb attentively

Usage note

The verb 'attends' implies being present at an event or place, often with a sense of duty or purpose. It is generally more formal than 'goes to'.

Example sentences

  1. Tommy attends soccer practice twice a week.
  2. I attend the same church my grandparents went to.
  3. My mom attends yoga class every Saturday morning.
  4. She attends a private school downtown.
  5. We attend the annual family reunion every year.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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