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tend

The word “tend” has 1 syllable: tend

It's pronounced as /tɛnd/

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In the thesaurus, “tend” has 80 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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Synonyms for tend

Antonyms for tend

Meanings of tend

  • verb
    1. (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
    2. (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
    3. To contribute to or toward some outcome.
    4. (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.).
    5. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
    6. To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
    7. To await; to expect.
    8. To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
    9. To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
    10. To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

Example Sentences

  • People who work long hours often tend to skip meals.
  • Nurses tend to patients with great care and compassion.
  • Cats tend to sleep most of the day.
  • He likes to tend his garden every morning.
  • Children tend to imitate the behavior of adults.

On this page you'll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tend, such as: abandon, administer, administrate, attend, avoid, baby, babysit.

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