Definitions
1.VerbTo make a tender of; to offer or tender.
2.VerbTo be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}"They tend to go out on Saturdays.; It tends to snow here in winter.; I was tending to get up later and later after the breakup."
3.VerbTo contribute to or toward some outcome.
4.VerbTo 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.