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to tend
01
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
Transitive: to tend to do sth
Examples
Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.
02
to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility
Transitive: to tend sb/sth
Examples
The gardener tends to the flowers, ensuring they receive proper water and sunlight.
03
to run or be actively involved in the care or management of something
Dialect
American
AmericanTransitive: to tend a business or activity
Examples
They tend the store during business hours, handling customer inquiries and sales.
Lexical Tree
distend
subtend
tendency
tend
