Attend or Attened
Understanding the Correct Spelling The correct spelling is attend. "Attened" is a common misspelling that should be avoided in formal writing and communication.
Attened
Incorrect spelling - This is an incorrect spelling. "Attened" is not a valid word in the English language and should never be used.
"Attened" is a common misspelling of "Attend". Always use "Attend" when referring to the correct word.
Attend
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
This is the correct spelling. "Attend" is a valid English word meaning to be present at or go to an event or place.
Definition of Attend
"Attend": This is the correct spelling. "Attend" is a valid English word meaning to be present at or go to an event or place.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Attend
- • Go to
- • Be present at
- • Show up
- • Participate in
- • Join
Usage Examples
"Correct:" "I will attend the meeting tomorrow."
"Correct:" "She attends school every day."
"Correct:" "The doctor will attend to your needs."
"Incorrect:" "I will attened the meeting tomorrow."
Notes:
- • Always use "attend" with "d" at the end, not "ed"
- • The word comes from the Latin "attendere" meaning to stretch toward
- • "Attened" is a phonetic misspelling that should be avoided
- • Remember: "attend" is the base form, "attended" is the past tense
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people misspell "attend" as "attened"?
This misspelling occurs because people often add "ed" to make it sound like a past tense verb, but "attend" is the base form.
Is "attened" ever correct?
No, "attened" is never correct in any context. It is always a spelling error.
What is the past tense of "attend"?
The past tense is "attended" (with two "d"s), not "attened."
What are common phrases using "attend"?
Common phrases include: "attend school," "attend a meeting," "attend to," and "attend church."
Summary
Attend is the correct spelling, while attened is always incorrect. The word "attend" means to be present at an event or to take care of something and should always be spelled with "d" at the end. Remember that "attend" is the base form of the verb, and the past tense is "attended" (with two "d"s).