verbπShare(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender."The lawyer tended the necessary documents to the court. "lawessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning."It tends to snow here in winter."tendencyattitudepossibilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contribute to or toward some outcome."The extra study time students tend to improve their exam scores. "outcometendencyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)"We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess."medicineservicebiologyphysiologyanatomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard."Shepherds tend their flocks."humanservicejobactionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend."The hotel staff tends to the needs of the guests. "servicejobactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo await; to expect."We tend to expect our children to do their homework before dinner. "attitudemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to."The teacher tended to the needs of each student, carefully noting which ones needed extra help. "actionjobservicebusinessworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging."The captain had to tend the anchored fishing boat to prevent it from getting tangled in the cable as the tide changed. "nauticalsailingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn."The careless teenager tended the bonfire, quickly igniting the dry leaves. "energyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading