Meaning of attend to in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    attend to

    Definitions

    1. get down to

    Examples

    • « pay attention to »
    • « take seriously »
    • « Attend to your duties, please »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. work for or be a servant to

    Examples

    • « May I serve you? »
    • « She attends the old lady in the wheelchair »
    • « Can you wait on our table, please? »
    • « Is a salesperson assisting you? »
    • « The minister served the King for many years »

    Derived terms

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