Background for tend

tend

/tɛnd/

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(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

Examples :

"The lawyer tended the necessary documents to the court. "

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(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

Examples :

"It tends to snow here in winter."

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To contribute to or toward some outcome.

Examples :

"The extra study time students tend to improve their exam scores. "

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(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)

Examples :

"We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess."

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To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

Examples :

"Shepherds tend their flocks."

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To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.

Examples :

"The hotel staff tends to the needs of the guests. "

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To await; to expect.

Examples :

"We tend to expect our children to do their homework before dinner. "

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To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.

Examples :

"The teacher tended to the needs of each student, carefully noting which ones needed extra help. "

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To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.

Examples :

"The captain had to tend the anchored fishing boat to prevent it from getting tangled in the cable as the tide changed. "

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To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

Examples :

"The careless teenager tended the bonfire, quickly igniting the dry leaves. "

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