attent

American

[uh-tent] / əˈtɛnt /

adjective

Archaic.

attentive; intent.

Other Word Forms

attently adverb

Etymology

Origin of attent

1275–1325; Middle English < Latin attentus attentive (past participle of attendere ), equivalent to atten ( d )- ( see attend) + -tus past participle suffix

Example Sentences

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Under the spell the Sea grows calm, Listing attent his witching psalm; Under the spell the air grows mild, Breathing soft as sleeping child.

From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard

They knelt there in the darkness, attent for some minutes.

From Real Gold A Story of Adventure by Fenn, George Manville

Season your admiration for a while58 17 With an attent ear; till I may deliver, Upon the witness of these gentlemen, This marvel to you.

From Hamlet by Kean, Charles John

I wish these may please you, I shall be gratified if they do, pray write me, I will attent to all your Commands.

From Ten American Girls From History by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson

Season your admiration for a while With an attent eare; till I may deliuer Vpon the witnesse of these Gentlemen, This maruell to you Ham.

From Hamlet by Shakespeare, William

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