well-attended
|well-at-tend-ed|
B2
/wɛl 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 for,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be present at or to take care of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a large number of people present.
The conference was well-attended, with over 500 participants.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 21:52