verbπShare(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender."The lord of the manor tended a peace offering of sheep to the warring village, hoping to avoid further conflict. "lawChat 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."tendencyattitudepossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contribute to or toward some outcome."Her hard work in class tended to improve her grades. "outcomeactionChat 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."medicineactionservicefamilyhumanChat 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."actionjobservicehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend."The mother tended to her children's needs throughout the day. "servicejobactionworkhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo await; to expect."She tended her mother's arrival, constantly checking the clock and listening for the car. "attitudetendencyfuturetimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to."The nurse tended to the patient's wound with care. "actionjobserviceworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging."As the tide changed, the sailor carefully tended the small boat, making sure the anchor line didn't get twisted. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn."The campers tended the small fire carefully, adding twigs to keep it burning. "energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading