attendant
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3.2
- noun
- /əˈtɛndənt/
:
asistente
- "Guy, we've got two women right here, and a man as well," the attendant said.
Examples
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"One attendant is fine," it says.
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Marcus, who was his attendant, learned much from his father.
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The attendants are valued employees of the house.
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An attendant will meet you at the stables.
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Flight attendants, prepare for departure.
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The portrait was missing when the first shift of attendants reported for duty here at 7:00 this morning.
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Attendants, please review the emergency landing procedures.
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I sincerely thank the organizers and the attendants for their valuable comments and suggestions.
Academic text (2018) -
But a fifth of these attendants are now skilled in aseptic technique and safe obstetric practices.
Academic text (2001) -
During the conference, the attendant handed out programs to everyone entering the hall.
Synonyms
68
3.0
A person who goes to and takes part in an event
5
7.2
A person who takes part in a conference or formal discussion
3
3.3
A person who is asked to come to an event as a guest
2
3.1
A person who is at a meeting or lecture and listens
1
7.6
A person who goes to a convention, like a conference for people with the same job
A person who discusses ideas with others in formal meetings
A person who goes to a large formal meal with many guests
A person invited to attend a meeting
Antonyms
Compounds
83
3.2
A person who looks after passengers on an airplane and keeps them safe and comfortable
- Specialized
1
3.7
A person who helps patients and keeps the hospital clean but does not give medical treatment
A person who moves and looks after passengers' luggage at an airport or train station
How Involved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Attendant comes from attend 'to be present', so an attendant at a meeting is simply someone who 'attends', that is, who is there and takes part.