tended

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/ˈtɛndɪd/ English

Definitions

verb

(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.“It tends to snow here in winter.”
To contribute to or toward some outcome.

verb

(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)“We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.”
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.“Shepherds tend their flocks.”
To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
To await; to expect.

verb

To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

Related words

Synonyms

guard look after watch attend to care for minister nurse see to take care of lean run incline aimed attempted been commonly extended generally

Associated

ignore emphasize concentrate prefer favor favour toward focus settle towards regard rather

Rhymes

extended splendid contended intended expended unintended apprehended amended attended comprehended

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