Incorrect spelling, explanation: the correct form is attend (or attended, depending on the tense), and attened is incorrect because it is a misspelling. Attend is a regular verb. When forming the past tense, regular verbs simply add -ed (no change in spelling other than that). The -e in attend stays in place before adding -ed, so the result is attended, not attened. Attended has a clear, standard pronunciation, which doesn’t fit with the misspelling attened.

Correct spelling, explanation: the etymology of the word attend provides insight into its historical usage and development, and it also clarifies why attened is not a valid form. The word attend originates from the Old French word atendre, which means to wait for, expect, pay attention to, or apply oneself to. In English, attend evolved to mean to be present at or to take care of in various contexts, such as attending events or attending to a task. Attened does not derive from any legitimate linguistic root or historical spelling. It is simply a typographical or spelling error.

Definition of attend:
Verb, to go to an event, place, etc.
I plan to attend the workshop on digital marketing next week.
Will you attend the annual company meeting tomorrow?

Collocations with attend:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Attend a lecture: to listen to a formal talk or presentation, especially in an academic setting.
I attended a lecture on environmental sustainability yesterday.
2. Attend school: to go to school regularly for education.
She attended school in France before moving to the US.
3. Attend a workshop: to participate in a short, interactive educational session or training.
He attended a workshop on creative writing to improve his skills.
4. Attend a wedding/funeral: to be present at a significant life event like a wedding or funeral.
We attended their wedding last weekend—it was beautiful.

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