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verb (1)

ˈtend How to pronounce tend (audio)
Definition of tendnext
as in to lean
to show a liking or proneness (for something) her wardrobe tends toward dark colors and heavy fabrics

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verb (2)

1
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another tend the store while I run an errand

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2
as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care lately I haven't been doing a good job of tending my garden

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3
as in to cultivate
to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on plots that during the war were tended by city dwellers as vegetable gardens

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4
as in to manage
to look after and make decisions about the dying patriarch wondered who would tend the family business after he was gone

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Recent Examples of tend
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As a reminder, management tends to be conservative with their outlook. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2026 There is some hope that the El Niño climate pattern, which tends to bring more frequent rain and snow to the Southwest, could help. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Illinois tends to see higher gas costs than surrounding states because of a stack of federal, state and local taxes, along with environmental surcharges. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 The reaction to a potential new Liverpool signing tends to follow a familiar script. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tend
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tend
  1. lean
  2. watch
  3. grow
  4. cultivate
  5. manage
  6. supervise
  7. produce
  8. operate
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  • But Google's hardware pitch leans just as heavily on Gemini Intelligence — a suite of artificial intelligence features designed to understand what a user is doing on the phone and take action across different apps.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Back then, governments around the world, in sensible Keynesian fashion, leaned into stimulus plans to mitigate the postcrisis recessions.
    — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lean
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  • When the Bills’ first unit was in base defense for three snaps, 2025 third-round pick Landon Jackson got the work with Walker and Oliver while Sanders watched from the sidelines without his helmet on.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Most visitors are likely to watch from hotels, Nile cruise ships or riverside viewing areas rather than iconic sites such as Karnak Temple or Luxor Temple, where access is likely to be restricted.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of watch
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  • At the same time, consumer research shows there’s growing enthusiasm — especially among Gen Z — for affiliating with wellness and longevity-oriented brands.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But the stronger signal is commercial—Jurin has grown almost entirely on inbound interest, having stopped cold outreach in late 2024.
    — Jurin AI Contributor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of grow
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  • The courses, Cristerna said, would have been useful in learning how to negotiate brand deals, maximize monetization opportunities and cultivate and keep an audience.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Newly interested in landscape design, Kim’s mother also cultivated the property’s garden, grooming its old red pine tree and planting the grounds with tulips, chrysanthemums, and daisies.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivate
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  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Leeds United’s goalkeeper does not manage his social media accounts but his friends have kept him informed of the feverish reaction to his arrival.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of manage
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  • Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid summoned a staffer to repair a troubling divot, while linebacker Terrel Bernard supervised.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The fish are raised in ponds fed with river water that flows off the Gombori mountains, monitored constantly to ensure proper egg development, and supervised until just the right time arrives for harvesting, salting, and packaging.
    — Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of supervise
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  • Tink publishes industry-standard newsletters such as Podcast the Newsletter and Podcast Marketing Magic, and produces the podcast discovery show Feed the Queue.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kenya already produces 93% of its electricity using renewable sources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of produce
Verb
  • This strategic partnership with Miral involves Disney licensing its IP and providing oversight, while Miral funds, builds, and operates the park, paying royalties.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Inspectors now have less of a presence in the orchards, which are located in isolated hills where armed groups operate with little interference, and concentrate on packing plants.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
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