tend
Meaning
- To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
- To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
- To contribute to or toward some outcome.
Synonyms
conduce
be given
be inclined
tend 1
keep guard
pay attention to
regard as
see about
ride herd
stand sentinel
be directed
be liable
cater for
converse with
have a tendency
inclined to
incline towards
look carefully
minister to
provide for
cover the head
attend on
be likely
stand watch
incline to
give care
be apt
lavish attention on
after-care
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/tɛnd/
Etymology
From Middle English *tenden, from Old French tendre (“to stretch, stretch out, hold forth, offer, tender”), from Latin tendere (“to stretch, stretch out, extend, spread out”).
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