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   tend

   /tɛnd/

   verb

   • 1. regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic: "written language tends to be formal" Similar be inclinedbe aptbe disposedbe pronebe liablehave/show a tendencybe likelyhave a propensity
   • ▪ be liable to possess or display (a particular characteristic): "Walter tended towards corpulence" Similar inclineleanswingveergravitatebe drawnmovefavourshow a preference forbe biasedtrend
   • ▪ go or move in a particular direction: "fire is hot and tends upwards"
   • ▪ (of a variable) approach a given quantity as a limit: "the orbit tends to infinity"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘move or be inclined to move in a certain direction’): from Old French tendre ‘stretch, tend’, from Latin tendere.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   TEND definition: 1. to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic: 2. to care for…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TEND is to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce. How to use tend in a sentence.

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   Tend definition: to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something. See examples of TEND used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTEND | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TEND meaning: 1. to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic: 2. to care for…. Learn more.

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   Definition of tend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   7 meanings: 1. to have a general disposition (to do something); be inclined 2. to have or be an influence (towards a specific.... Click for more definitions.

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   have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined. “She tends to be nervous before her lectures” synonyms: be given, incline, lean, run. see more. verb. have care of or look after. “She tends to the children” see more. verb. manage or run. “ tend a store” see more. Pronunciation. US. /tɛnd/ UK. /tɛnd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA.