tend
/tɛnd/ · tend
verb
- To make a tender of; to offer or tender The company will tend an offer to buy the property.
- 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 Her actions tend to improve the overall situation.
noun
- A natural or habitual inclination She has a tend to be generous with her friends.
Did you know? The word 'tend' has been used in English since the 14th century, and its various senses reflect the complex and nuanced nature of human behavior and action. Interestingly, the word 'tend' is also related to the word 'attend', which shares a similar Old French root.