attend to

/əˈtɛnd tu/
/əˈtɛnd tu/
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Other forms: attended to; attending to; attends to

Definitions of attend to
  1. verb
    get down to; pay attention to; take seriously
    “Attend to your duties, please”
    synonyms: take to heart
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    antonyms:
    neglect
    leave undone or leave out
    type of:
    bear in mind, mind
    keep in mind
  2. verb
    work for or be a servant to
    synonyms: assist, attend, serve, wait on
    serve
    devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
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    types:
    valet
    serve as a personal attendant to
    fag
    act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools
    type of:
    aid, assist, help
    give help or assistance; be of service
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