What part of speech is the word attend?

The word "attend" can be a verb or a noun, depending on how it is used in a sentence.

As a verb: It means to be present at an event or to pay attention to something.

* Example: "I will attend the conference next week."

As a noun: It is a formal term referring to the people who are present at a meeting, concert, etc.

* Example: "The attend at the lecture was small."