how to say “to attend” in Hebrew
להשתתף
The English word attend, historically, has to do with noticing – paying attention. That’s the word used to indicate presence, as in, I plan to attend the play, or, I plan to be present at the play.
The Hebrew word used to express this type of presence is (le-heesh-tah-TEHF), which means, literally, to participate.
For example, הִשְׁתַּתַּפְתִּי בַּטֶּקֶס (heesh-tah-TAHF-tee bah-TEH-kess) – I attended the ceremony – or, literally, I participated in the ceremony.