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Inclined to a type of behavior
“Jane is tending to be more introverted lately, preferring to spend time alone rather than socializing.”
Actively involved in attending, aiding, or ministering
“The tending nurses provided diligent care to the patients in the ICU.”
The raising and nurturing of a child
A humanitarian treatment or consideration for others
The act of providing someone in need of assistance with aid
Present participle for to regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic
“I've noticed that he does tend to keep to himself and avoid social gatherings.”
Present participle for to show a preference for
“These days, most people tend towards social media for their news and information.”
Present participle for to gradually turn or veer towards
“Our path begins to tend to the left, the ground gently rising and covered with a glade of scattered trees and bushes.”
Present participle for to care for or look after
“Part of a doctor's vocation is to tend the sick with care and conscientiousness.”
Present participle for to take charge of, especially on behalf of another
“Could you help tend the store while I run some errands?”
(of crops) Present participle for to raise or grow (plants)
“I wondered how Joe managed to tend my garden so well that it was still laden with fruit during the winter.”
Present participle for to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
Present participle for to keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of
Present participle for to help or encourage the growth or development of
Present participle for to join or collaborate with others to achieve a goal
Present participle for to care for (someone) lovingly
Present participle for to make something look (more) presentable
Present participle for to make (someone) disposed or liable to do or believe something
Present participle for to offer advice or recommendations to
Present participle for to direct or face in a specific direction
Present participle for to apply great and continuous effort
(as a waiter) Present participle for to wait on
Present participle for to provide assistance to someone or something
Present participle for to shape or form a given material
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