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tends

/tɛndz/
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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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