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tend

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛnd/

The English word “tend” has 10 meanings listed here.

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.
  3. To contribute to or toward some outcome.
  4. 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.

Etymology

From Middle English tenden, from Middle French tendre, from Old French tendre (“to stretch, stretch out, hold forth, offer, tender”), from Latin tendere (“to stretch, stretch out, extend, spread out”).

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