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to tend
01
to care for the needs of someone or something with attention and responsibility
Transitive: to tend sb/sth
Example
The caretaker tends to the needs of the elderly residents in the nursing home.
A nurse tends to the patients, offering medical care and comfort.
The shepherd tends to the flock, ensuring they have ample grazing and protection.
02
to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern
Transitive: to tend to do sth
Example
People from that region tend to be fluent in multiple languages due to their diverse cultural influences.
In colder climates, temperatures tend to drop significantly during the winter months.
Children tend to become more independent as they grow older.
03
to run or be actively involved in the care or management of something
Transitive: to tend a business or activity
Example
They tend the store during business hours, handling customer inquiries and sales.
He tends the bar, mixing drinks and interacting with customers.
He tends the garden, planting new flowers and trimming the bushes.
Example
The caretaker tends to the needs of the elderly residents in the nursing home.
A nurse tends to the patients, offering medical care and comfort.
The shepherd tends to the flock, ensuring they have ample grazing and protection.
The gardener tends to the flowers, ensuring they receive proper water and sunlight.
Pet owners tend to their animals, meeting their dietary and emotional needs.
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