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Definition of Tend
1. Verb. Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. "He inclined to corpulence"
Exact synonyms: Be Given, Incline, Lean, Run
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Take Kindly To, Suffer, Gravitate
Derivative terms: Inclination, Inclination, Inclination, Tendency, Tendency
Generic synonyms: Be
Specialized synonyms: Take Kindly To, Suffer, Gravitate
Derivative terms: Inclination, Inclination, Inclination, Tendency, Tendency
2. Verb. Have care of or look after. "She tends to the children"
Specialized synonyms: Garden, Shepherd
Generic synonyms: Attend, Look, See, Take Care
Derivative terms: Tender, Tending
Generic synonyms: Attend, Look, See, Take Care
Derivative terms: Tender, Tending
3. Verb. Manage or run. "Tend a store"
Definition of Tend
1. v. t. To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
2. v. t. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks.
3. v. i. To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with on or upon.
4. v. i. To move in a certain direction; -- usually with to or towards.
Definition of Tend
1. to be disposed or inclined [v -ED, -ING, -S]