Meaning of the word tend in English

What does tend mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tend

US /tend/

UK /tend/

regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic

Example:

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People tend to be happier in the summer.

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Prices tend to rise during the holidays.

Synonym:

incline be prone be apt be liable be likely

care for or look after; minister to

Example:

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She tends to her garden every morning.

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Nurses tend to the sick and injured.

Synonym:

care for look after minister to attend to nurse

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