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Tended

verb
/ˈtɛndɪd/
Word Frequency: 16.5

Definitions

1.verb(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
2.verb(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
"It tends to snow here in winter."
3.verbTo contribute to or toward some outcome.
4.verb(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
"We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess."
5.verbTo accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
"Shepherds tend their flocks."
6.verbTo wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
7.verbTo await; to expect.
8.verbTo be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
9.verbTo manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
10.verbTo kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.

Synonyms

guardlook afterwatchattend tocare forministernursesee totake care ofleanrunincline

Rhymes With

extendedsplendidcontendedintendedexpendedunintendedapprehendedamended
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