tend (Meaning)
tend (v)
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
have care of or look after
manage or run
tend (v. t.)
To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
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.
To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
tend (v. i.)
To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with on or upon.
To await; to expect.
tend (a.)
To move in a certain direction; -- usually with to or towards.
To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tend
tend Sentence Examples
- The temperature tends to drop in the evenings during autumn.
- Dogs tend to be loyal and affectionate companions.
- People tend to make more mistakes when they are tired.
- Certain plants tend to thrive in well-lit environments.
- Good habits tend to lead to positive outcomes.
- The river tends to flow faster during the rainy season.
- The economy tends to fluctuate over time.
- Jokes tend to be more amusing when they are unexpected.
- Cats tend to be more independent than dogs.
- The younger generation tends to be more tech-savvy than older generations.
FAQs About the word tend
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined, have care of or look after, manage or runTo make a tender of; to offer or tender., To accompa
lean,incline, run, go, indicate, point,trend, suggest, gravitate
shun, shun,avoid, avoid,,shy (from or away from), shy (from or away from)
The temperature tends to drop in the evenings during autumn.
Dogs tend to be loyal and affectionate companions.
People tend to make more mistakes when they are tired.
Certain plants tend to thrive in well-lit environments.
