Attend vs. Presence — What's the Difference?

Be present at (an event, meeting, or function)

The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence

Deal with

The area immediately surrounding a great personage, especially a sovereign

Escort and wait on (a member of royalty or other important person)

A person who is present, especially in an impressive way

Occur with or as a result of

A person's bearing, especially when it commands respectful attention

To be present at

The quality of self-assurance and effectiveness that permits a performer to achieve a rapport with the audience

To go regularly to

A supernatural influence felt to be nearby

To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result

The people, especially diplomats or troops, stationed by a government in a foreign country

To take care of (a sick person, for example). ]

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.

The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

To listen (to, unto).

A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

(intransitive) To turn one's consideration (to); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.

A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.

(ambitransitive) To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).

Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.

(transitive) To be present at (an event or place) in order to take part in some action or proceedings; to regularly go to (an event or place).

A company's business activity in a particular market. en

To go to (a place) for some purpose (with at).

(archaic) An assembly of great persons.

To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.

The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts. en

To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

(audio) room tone

Alternative form of atend.

To make or become present.

To direct the attention to; to fix the mind upon; to give heed to; to regard.

The state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; - opposed to absence.

To care for; to look after; to take charge of; to watch over.

The place in which one is present; the part of space within one's ken, call, influence, etc.; neighborhood without the intervention of anything that forbids intercourse.

To go or stay with, as a companion, nurse, or servant; to visit professionally, as a physician; to accompany or follow in order to do service; to escort; to wait on; to serve.

Specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber.

To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to; as, a measure attended with ill effects.

The whole of the personal qualities of an individual; person; personality; especially, the person of a superior, as a sovereign.

To be present at; as, to attend church, school, a concert, a business meeting.

An assembly, especially of person of rank or nobility; noble company.

To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.

Port, mien; air; personal appearence.

To apply the mind, or pay attention, with a view to perceive, understand, or comply; to pay regard; to heed; to listen; - usually followed by to.

The state of being present; current existence;

To accompany or be present or near at hand, in pursuance of duty; to be ready for service; to wait or be in waiting; - often followed by on or upon.

The immediate proximity of someone or something;

With to) To take charge of; to look after; as, to attend to a matter of business.

An invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

To wait; to stay; to delay.

The impression that something is present;

Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.;

Dignified manner or conduct

Take charge of or deal with;

The act of being present

To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result;

Work for or be a servant to;

Give heed (to);