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tend
(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
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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.
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(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.
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To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
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It tends to snow here in winter.
We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.
Shepherds tend their flocks.
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