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attend Antonyms

Opposite of attend

Because the opposite of attend shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To be present at an event, meeting, or function, or to go regularly to an institution such as a school, university, or church.

Usage Example

"Over two hundred delegates are expected to miss the annual conference in Chicago."

Strongest
miss
skip
Strong
boycott
Weak
avoid

• verb (Context 2)

To deal with, handle, or take care of a task, matter, or person requiring assistance (usually followed by 'to').

Usage Example

"The receptionist promised to neglect to the customer's inquiry right away."

Strongest
neglect
Strong
abandon
shirk

• verb (Context 3)

To direct one's mind, ears, or concentration toward someone or something; to pay close attention or listen carefully (usually followed by 'to').

Usage Example

"Please ignore closely to the safety instructions before operating the laboratory equipment."

Strongest
ignore
disregard
Strong
tune out
overlook

• verb (Context 4)

To accompany, wait on, or occur simultaneously as a natural result or accompaniment of something.

Usage Example

"A team of specialist nurses attended the patient throughout his recovery."

Strong
desert
forsake

Similar words to attend

Words similar to attend shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

see to
deal with
take care of
tend
accompany
handle
listen
heed
See all synonyms of attend

• Nearby Words

attainable
attainment
attempt
attend
attendance
attendant
attendee

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Attend. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/attend
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