Tend tend1 (tɛnd) v.i.1. to be disposed or inclined in action, - TopicsExpress



          

Tend tend1 (tɛnd) v.i.1. to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something: The particles tend to unite.2. to be disposed toward an idea, emotion, way of thinking, etc.3. to lead or conduce, as to some result or condition:measures tending to safer working conditions.4. to be inclined to or have a tendency toward a particular quality, state, or degree: This wine tends toward the sweet side.5. (of a course, road, etc.) to lead or be directed in a particular direction (usu. fol. by to, toward, etc.).[1300–50; Middle English < Middle French tendre < Latin tendereto stretch, extend, proceed]tend2 (tɛnd) v.t.1. to attend to by work or services, care, etc.: to tend a fire.2. to watch over and care for; minister to: to tend the sick.3. to handle or attend to (a rope).v.i.4. to attend by action, care, etc. (usu. fol. by to).5. tend on or upon,Archaic. to attend or wait upon; serve.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:18:00 +0000

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