Attend to Do Something?

The phrase attend to do something is often misunderstood by English learners. In fact, “attend to do something” is not standard or natural in modern English.

Correct Usage of “Attend”

The verb attend is usually followed by:

• A noun (e.g., attend a meeting, attend school)
• A clause with to + verb-ing when it means “take care of” (e.g., attend to cleaning the room)

Common Mistake

Many learners incorrectly say or write:

❌ I will attend to finish the report tomorrow.

This is grammatically incorrect. Instead, you should say:

✅ I will attend the meeting tomorrow.
✅ I need to attend to finishing the report. (meaning: deal with it)
✅ I will try to finish the report tomorrow. (if you mean intention)

Key Takeaway

There is no standard construction “attend to do something” in English. If you want to express intention, use verbs like plan, intend, or try. If you mean “deal with,” use attend to + noun/verb-ing.