attending

American  

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

1. having primary responsibility for a patient.

2. holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• well-attending
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

They were inspired by attending a talk about Shropshire's Local Nature Recovery Strategy where they heard about a dramatic reduction in moths, butterflies, and hedgehogs as well as the loss of many of England's meadows.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Franklin, who lives in Rogers, Texas, and works as an information processor, learned a few years ago that her diseases were connected after doing some research and attending a conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Fellowship spreadsheets I obtained several years ago list Pulte as attending the 2015 and 2016 prayer breakfasts, one year with his wife.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

U.S. men’s national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino waves to fans attending practice on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

C.P. watched with growing discomfort as she circled the room slowly and with great dignity, as if she were an honored guest attending the opening of a show at a prestigious museum.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson