asistir

v. attend; assist, aid; nurse, treat; witness; hear

= attend, provide + assistance.
Ex: He was awarded the bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, and he attended Rutgers Library School where he graduated first in his class.
Ex: Its purpose is to provide advice and on-site salvage assistance to those organisations having documentary resources that are damaged in a natural or man-made disaster.
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* asistir a una clase = attend + class.
* asistir a una reunión = attend + meeting.
* asistir a un curso = attend + course.
* no asistir = stay away.