Attend

[Allen165]

"Younf persons often attend a lawyer's office in the company of a parent or parents."

I've never seen "attend" used like this. One can attend an event, but an office?

Thanks!

 

[konungursvia]

In legal English, particularly in our country, it can be used in that way.

 

[emsr2d2]

We attend a doctor's appointment, a dental appointment, a hospital appointment, a meeting, a seminar, a school class, a university and many other things.

 

[Barb_D]

Another interesting difference. Many of the things you list we would not "attend" in the US.

 

[5jj]

We attend a doctor's appointment, a dental appointment, a hospital appointment, a meeting, a seminar, a school class, a university and many other things.

This speaker of BrE might attend a meeting or seminar, but that's about all on that list.

 

[emsr2d2]

In dental surgeries, over the last year or so, the following signs have been turning up.

"Non-attendance will result in you being taken off our books."
"Non-attendance will attract a fee."