tend

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Verb

1. To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
2. To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
   • They tend to go out on Saturdays.
   • It tends to snow here in winter.
   • I was tending to get up later and later after the breakup.
3. To contribute to or toward some outcome.

Verb

1. To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
   • We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.
2. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
   • Shepherds tend their flocks.
3. To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
4. To await; to expect.
5. To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
6. To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.

Verb

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

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