tend1
¦ verb
1. frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic: written language tends to be formal.
(tend to/towards) be liable to possess (a particular characteristic).
2. go or move in a particular direction.
Origin
ME: from OFr. tendre 'stretch, tend', from L. tendere.
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tend2
¦ verb
1. care for or look after.
archaic wait on as an attendant or servant.
2. N. Amer. direct or manage.
Derivatives
tendance noun (archaic).
Origin