tends
/tɛndz/
Dictionary
verb
- (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
- (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."
- To contribute to or toward some outcome.
verb
- (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
"We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess."
- To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
"Shepherds tend their flocks."
- To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
- To await; to expect.
- To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
- To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
verb
- To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
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