Attend vs. Presence — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Attend and Presence
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Definitions
Attend
Be present at (an event, meeting, or function)
Her family were not invited to attend
The whole sales force attended the conference
Presence
The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence
A student's presence in class.
The presence of toxins in the blood.
Attend
Deal with
He muttered that he had business to attend to
Presence
The area immediately surrounding a great personage, especially a sovereign
In the king's presence.
Attend
Escort and wait on (a member of royalty or other important person)
Her Royal Highness was attended by Mrs Jane Stevens
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Presence
A person who is present, especially in an impressive way
She was a presence in our lives.
Attend
Occur with or as a result of
People feared that the switch to a peacetime economy would be attended by a severe slump
Presence
A person's bearing, especially when it commands respectful attention
"He continues to possess the presence, mental as well as physical, of the young man" (Brendan Gill).
Attend
To be present at
Attended the lecture.
Presence
The quality of self-assurance and effectiveness that permits a performer to achieve a rapport with the audience
Stage presence.
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Attend
To go regularly to
Attended class every Tuesday and Thursday.
Presence
A supernatural influence felt to be nearby
Felt a presence during the séance.
Attend
To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result
The speech was attended by wild applause.
Presence
The people, especially diplomats or troops, stationed by a government in a foreign country
Our diplomatic presence in that nation's capital.
Attend
To take care of (a sick person, for example). ]
Presence
The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.
Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.
Attend
To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
Presence
The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.
Bob never said anything about it in my presence.
Attend
To listen (to, unto).
Presence
A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.
Attend
(intransitive) To turn one's consideration (to); to deal with (a task, problem, concern etc.), to look after.
Secretaries attend to correspondence.
Presence
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.
Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.
Attend
(ambitransitive) To wait upon as a servant etc.; to accompany to assist (someone).
Valets attend to their employer's wardrobe.
Servants attend the king day and night.
Presence
Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.
I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.
Attend
(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).
Children must attend primary school.
Presence
A company's business activity in a particular market. en
Attend
To go to (a place) for some purpose (with at).
Presence
(archaic) An assembly of great persons.
Attend
To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to.
A measure attended with ill effects
Presence
The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts. en
Attend
To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.
Presence
(audio) room tone
Attend
Alternative form of atend.
Presence
To make or become present.
Attend
To direct the attention to; to fix the mind upon; to give heed to; to regard.
The diligent pilot in a dangerous tempest doth not attend the unskillful words of the passenger.
Presence
The state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; - opposed to absence.
Attend
To care for; to look after; to take charge of; to watch over.
Presence
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.
Wrath shell be no moreThenceforth, but in thy presence joy entire.
Attend
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.
The fifth had charge sick persons to attend.
Attends the emperor in his royal court.
With a sore heart and a gloomy brow, he prepared to attend William thither.
Presence
Specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber.
In such a presence here to plead my thoughts.
An't please your grace, the two great cardinals.Wait in the presence.
Attend
To be present with; to accompany; to be united or consequent to; as, a measure attended with ill effects.
What cares must then attend the toiling swain.
Presence
The whole of the personal qualities of an individual; person; personality; especially, the person of a superior, as a sovereign.
The Sovran Presence thus replied.
Attend
To be present at; as, to attend church, school, a concert, a business meeting.
Presence
An assembly, especially of person of rank or nobility; noble company.
Odmar, of all this presence does contain,Give her your wreath whom you esteem most fair.
Attend
To wait for; to await; to remain, abide, or be in store for.
The state that attends all men after this.
Three days I promised to attend my doom.
Presence
Port, mien; air; personal appearence.
A graceful presence bespeaks acceptance.
Attend
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.
Attend to the voice of my supplications.
Man can not at the same time attend to two objects.
Presence
The state of being present; current existence;
He tested for the presence of radon
Attend
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.
He was required to attend upon the committee.
Presence
The immediate proximity of someone or something;
She blushed in his presence
He sensed the presence of danger
He was well behaved in front of company
Attend
With to) To take charge of; to look after; as, to attend to a matter of business.
Presence
An invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby
Attend
To wait; to stay; to delay.
For this perfection she must yet attend,Till to her Maker she espoused be.
Presence
The impression that something is present;
He felt the presence of an evil force
Attend
Be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.;
She attends class regularly
I rarely attend services at my church
Did you go to the meeting?
Presence
Dignified manner or conduct
Attend
Take charge of or deal with;
Could you see about lunch?
I must attend to this matter
She took care of this business
Presence
The act of being present
Attend
To accompany as a circumstance or follow as a result;
Menuhin's playing was attended by a 15-minute standing ovation
Attend
Work for or be a servant to;
May I serve you?
She attends the old lady in the wheelchair
Can you wait on our table, please?
Is a salesperson assisting you?
The minister served the King for many years
Attend
Give heed (to);
The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
She hung on his every word
They attended to everything he said
