verbπShare(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender."In accordance with the old law, the farmer tends his yearly tithe of grain to the lord of the manor. "lawgovernmentChat 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."tendencyattitudecharacterhumanbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo contribute to or toward some outcome."My brother tends to leave his dirty socks on the floor, which annoys my mother. "tendencyoutcomeChat 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."medicineaidservicejobworkhumanChat 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."jobserviceactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend."The nurse tends to the patients in the hospital. "actionservicejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo await; to expect."The waiter tends the table, anticipating when the customers will need more water. "attitudetendencyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to."The nurse carefully tends to the patient's wound. "actiontendencyfunctionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging."The sailor carefully tends the small sailboat as the tide turns, pulling in the anchor line slightly to keep the boat from wrapping around it. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn."The camper tends the fire carefully, adding small pieces of wood to keep it burning. "energyactionprocessfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading