What is the past tense of "attend"?

The past simple of "attend" is "attended". I attend English classes every Monday and Wednesday.

What is the past participle of "attend"?

The past participle of "attend" is "attended". Use it after have/has/had: "I have attended".

What is a common mistake with "attend"?

Wrong: "She attends to the meeting yesterday.". Correct: "She attended the meeting yesterday.". Past events use past simple 'attended', not present 'attends'.

Conjugation of "Attend" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage

Q: Is "attend" regular or irregular?

"Attend" is a regular English verb. Both past simple and past participle are formed by adding -ed.

Q: How do you pronounce "attend"?

/əˈtɛnd/ — Stress on second syllable: uh-TEND. The 'a' at start is schwa (like 'a' in 'about').

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All 12 Tenses of "Attend"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "attend" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I attend`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I attended`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will attend`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am attending`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was attending`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be attending`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have attended`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had attended`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have attended`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been attending`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been attending`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been attending`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Attend" — Attended

The past simple of "attend" is "attended" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.

Hundreds of students attended the graduation ceremony. B1

Past Participle of "Attend" — Attended

The past participle of "attend" is "attended" — the same form as the past simple, since "attend" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have attended") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was attended").

Hundreds of students attended the graduation ceremony. B1

Is "Attend" Regular or Irregular?

"Attend" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "attended". The 3rd-person singular present is "attends" and the gerund/present participle is "attending".

Conjugation pattern: regular -ed

How to Pronounce "Attend" and Its Forms

Attend: /əˈtɛnd/ — Stress pattern: oO

Stress on second syllable: uh-TEND. The 'a' at start is schwa (like 'a' in 'about').

Common mispronunciation of "attend"

Sometimes pronounced 'AH-tend' with stress on first syllable; correct stress is second syllable.

Syllable breakdown: a · tend

How to Use "Attend" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use 'attend' for formal or planned events. For casual gatherings, 'go to' is also natural.

S + V + noun (object)
S + V + gerund (attending the event)

Example Sentences with "Attend" in Different Tenses

Simple Present: I attend English classes every Monday and Wednesday. A2
Simple Past: Hundreds of students attended the graduation ceremony. B1

Common Collocations with "Attend"

attend a meeting
attend school
attend a wedding
attend a conference
unable to attend

When to Use "Attend" vs Similar Verbs

"attend" vs "listen"

Attend means to be present; listen means to pay attention to sounds.

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

be present at — for formal or official contexts
show up — for casual or informal situations
participate in — when actively taking part is important

Antonyms: skip, miss, absent from

Common Mistakes with "Attend"

Wrong: She attend often.
Correct: She attends often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Attend"

From Latin 'attendere' — to stretch toward, from 'ad-' (to) + 'tendere' (stretch).

Other Forms of "Attend"

Noun: attendance

Conjugation Tables for "Attend"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not attend · He does not attend
Simple past: I did not attend · She did not attend
Present perfect: I have not attended · He has not attended

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you attend? · Does he attend?
Simple past: Did you attend?
Present perfect: Have you attended?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is attended
Simple past passive: It was attended
Present perfect passive: It has been attended

Frequently Asked Questions About "Attend"

Is "attend" regular or irregular?: "attend" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "attended".
What is the past tense of "attend"?: The simple past of "attend" is "attended".
When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "attend"?: Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I attend every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am attending right now."