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Meaning of attendant
A person who attends to the needs of someone or something.
Etymology of attendant
The word "attendant" has its roots in the Old French word "atendre," which means "to wait on" or "to attend to."
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "attendere," which is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to" or "at") and "tendere" (meaning "to stretch" or "to extend").
Historically, the word "attendant" has been used to describe a person who attends to the needs of a superior, such as a servant or a valet.
Synonyms
assistant
associate
aide
helper
companion
escort
servant
steward
valet
waitress
waiter
nurse
caregiver
chaperone
guide
attendant
accomplice
partner
colleague
subordinate
deputy
agent
representative
proxy
surrogate
auxiliary
adjunct
accessory
subordinate
aide-de-camp
factotum
lackey
minion
servant
vassal
retainer
Definitions
- A person who attends to the needs of someone or something, especially a patient or a customer.
- * A person who is present at an event or meeting.
- * A thing that accompanies or is associated with something else.
Usage Examples
- The attendant helped the passenger with their luggage.
- * The nurse was a skilled attendant who took care of the patient's every need.
- * The hotel attendant was friendly and welcoming.
Antonyms
neglecter
abandoner
deserter
absentee
no-show
delinquent
truant
shirker
idler
loafer
sluggard
dodger
evader
absconder
fugitive
runaway
escapee
fugitive
rebel
nonconformist
dissenter
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe