Thesaurus: tend

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1. v. t. To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
2. v. t. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks.
3. v. t. To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
4. v. i. To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with on or upon.
5. v. i. To await; to expect.
6. a. To move in a certain direction; -- usually with to or towards.
7. a. 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; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction.
8. v. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
9. v. have care of or look after
10. v. manage or run