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tended

The word “tended” has 2 syllables: tend-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛndɪd/

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In the thesaurus, “tended” has 82 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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Synonyms for tended

Antonyms for tended

Meanings of tended

  • 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

  • She tended the garden with love and care.
  • The nurse tended to the injured passengers.
  • He tended the fire to keep it burning through the night.
  • They tended their sheep in the fields every morning.
  • The old man tended his wife during her illness.

On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tended, such as: abandoned, administered, administrated, attended, avoided, babied, babysat.

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