v. t. | 1. | (O. Eng. Law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender. | |||
1. | To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; | ||||
2. | To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
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v. i. | 1. | To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; - with on or upon. | |||
2. | To await; to expect. | ||||
1. | To move in a certain direction; - usually with to or towards. | ||||
2. | To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; |
Verb | 1. | tend - have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence" |
2. | tend - have care of or look after; "She tends to the children" | |
3. | tend - manage or run; "tend a store" |