poorly-attended
|poor-ly-at-tend-ed|
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/ˈpʊrli əˈtɛndɪd/
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/ˈpɔːli əˈtɛndɪd/
(attend)
be present or care for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attend' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'atendre,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'tendre' meant 'stretch or hold.'
Historical Evolution
'atendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'attenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attend.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stretch towards or wait upon,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be present at or take part in.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having few people present or participating.
The event was poorly-attended, with only a handful of people showing up.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 22:26