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To have provided assistance to someone or something
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to show a preference for
“These days, most people tend towards social media for their news and information.”
Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to care for or look after
“Part of a doctor's vocation is to tend the sick with care and conscientiousness.”
Past tense for to take charge of, especially on behalf of another
“Could you help tend the store while I run some errands?”
(of crops) Past tense 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.”
Past tense for to exert influence over or dictate the outcome of
Past tense for to keep from harm, or to ensure the safety of
Past tense for to lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal
Past tense for to join or collaborate with others to achieve a goal
Past tense for to make something look (more) presentable
Past tense for to make (someone) disposed or liable to do or believe something
Past tense for to offer advice or recommendations to
Past tense for to direct or face in a specific direction
Past tense for to apply great and continuous effort
(as a waiter) Past tense for to wait on
Past tense for to provide assistance to someone or something
Past tense for to shape or form a given material
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