interested to attend vs interested in attending

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Interested in attending' is the more common phrase when talking about being a desire to participate in an event or activity. 'Interested to attend' can also be used, but it is less common and may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

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Last updated: July 16, 2024

interested to attend

This phrase is correct but less common than 'interested in attending'. It may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

This phrase can be used when expressing interest in going to an event or activity, but it is less common than 'interested in attending'.

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I invite all of you who are interested to attend.
I believe competitiveness should be maintained, and would therefore urge all colleagues who are interested to attend this afternoon's march, organised by the Committee of the Regions.
In appropriate cases, the Governing Board may authorise representatives of interested parties to attend meetings of the Foundation's bodies in the capacity of observers.
9. The executive board may invite the representatives of other interested international bodies to attend its meetings as observers.
On 5 July, the ENVI Committee and the policy department organised a workshop at which experts stated their opinions, while interested parties were invited to attend.
Representatives of interested Commission services may attend meetings of the group and its sub-groups.
Representatives of interested Commission services may attend meetings of the experts group, the Bureau and the working parties.
Furthermore, other interested parties are consulted and are given the opportunity to attend negotiations.
As I had already informed both companies before in writing, I take the view that hearings are not occasions in which interested third parties are allowed to attend without participating actively.
The Governing Board may authorise representatives of interested parties, in appropriate cases, to attend meetings of the Foundation's bodies in the capacity of observers.
As the markets are only interested in young people and their purchasing power, it falls to politicians to attend to the issue of older people.
(3) The administrative board may, at the proposal of the director, authorise representatives of the interested parties, in appropriate cases, to attend meetings of the agency's bodies in the capacity of observers.
There's no council meetings to attend.
I was granted permission to attend.
Unfortunately... d'Artagnan is unable to attend.
We have a meeting to attend downstairs.
Ryan Hardy declined your invitation to attend your execution.
I was in Thailand to attend an investment conference.
Hemlock High students are encouraged to attend.
The Committee may invite experts and observers to attend meetings.

Alternatives:

interested in attending
eager to attend
keen on attending
excited to attend
looking forward to attending

interested in attending

This phrase is the more common and idiomatic way to express interest in participating in an event or activity.

This phrase is widely used when talking about being interested in attending an event or activity.

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One would think you'd be a little more interested in attending to the needs of the mother of your child.
I'm here to see if you'd be interested in attending our school.
l thought we were invited to a picnic, not an uprising of nutty wives - with war paint - which l am not interested in attending.
This appropriation is intended to cover expenses incurred in attending language courses or other professional training seminars.
The delegation from Equatorial Guinea encountered several difficulties in attending meetings with the Commission.
support regional delegations in attending the International IMS Steering Committee meetings,
Orders the Commission to bear its own costs save those which it incurred in attending the hearing.
5. The costs incurred by representatives in attending the Steering Committee meetings shall be borne by the Party they represent.
The costs incurred by representatives in attending the Steering Committee meetings shall be borne by the Party they represent.
In this way they will not be taking up the time of the authorities in attending to their request.
Napster simply facilitates communication among people interested in music.
Sandra Bernhard here is interested in purchasing my book.
Emily's interested in flight 197.
Nothing Hollywood would be interested in.
Firms are interested in product innovation and new production processes.
So I got interested in bugs.
He never seemed particularly interested in me.
Listen Sheik Yamani is very interested in this company.
An investor is interested in franchising this modality of therapy.
William's very interested in your findings.

Alternatives:

interested to attend
eager to attend
keen on attending
excited to attend
looking forward to attending

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