attender
|at-tend-er|
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/əˈtɛndər/
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/əˈtɛndə/
(attend)
be present or care for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attender' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'attenden,' where 'at-' meant 'toward' and 'tenden' meant 'to stretch or extend.'
Historical Evolution
'attenden' transformed into the modern English word 'attend,' and eventually 'attender' was derived as a noun form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch toward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be present at an event or place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who attends a place or event.
The conference had over 200 attenders.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45