attended
word · lemma: attend
Definition
Past tense of 'attend': to be present at an event, meeting, or place. It usually means you went somewhere officially or intentionally.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for events, classes, meetings, or official gatherings. Not used for informal visits ('attended a party' is standard, but not 'attended my friend's house'). Common collocations: 'attended a conference', 'attended school'. Can be confused with 'participated', but 'attended' only means being present, not actively joining.
Example Sentences
I attended a music class last week.
basic
Many students attended the lecture.
basic
Nobody from our team attended the ceremony.
natural
He attended college far from his hometown.
natural
We attended almost every show during the festival.
natural
She attended the meeting yesterday.
basic