attend a class — to be present at and participate in a class or lesson
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be present at and participate in a class or lesson
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈtend ə klæs/
Example Sentences
- My professor takes attendance, so I have to attend a class even when I'm hungover.
- She decided to attend a cooking class to impress her boyfriend's mother.
- International students must attend a class regularly to maintain their visa status.
attend a class
NOUN[/əˈtend ə klæs/]
to be present at and participate in a class or lesson
Students attend a class as the morning bell rings through the hallway.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'attendere', meaning 'to turn one's mind towards' or 'to apply one's attention to'. The sense evolved from the literal action of directing attention to the broader meaning of 'to be present at' or 'to participate in'.
Breakdown
ad- (towards) + tendere (to stretch, extend) = to stretch one's attention towards; literally 'to direct one's mind toward'.
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📝Examples
“My professor takes attendance, so I have to attend a class even when I'm hungover.”
“She decided to attend a cooking class to impress her boyfriend's mother.”
“International students must attend a class regularly to maintain their visa status.”
“He's too embarrassed to attend a dance class because of his two left feet.”
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