1. to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something: The particles tend to unite.
2. to be disposed toward an idea, emotion, way of thinking, etc.: He tends to be overly optimistic.Her religious philosophy tends toward pantheism.
3. to lead or conduce, as to some result or resulting condition: measures tending to improved working conditions;Governments are tending toward democracy.
4. to be inclined to or have a tendency toward a particular quality, state, or degree: This wine tends toward the sweet side.
5. (of a journey, course, road, etc.) to lead or be directed in a particular direction (usually followed by to, toward, etc.): a path tending toward the beach.

1. to attend to by work or services, care, etc.: to tend a fire.
2. to look after; watch over and care for; minister to or wait on with service: to tend the sick.
3. to handle or attend to (a rope).

4. to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to).

5. to attend or wait upon; minister to; serve: She tended on the sick and dying with infinite compassion.

1. to have a general disposition (to do something); be inclined
2. to have or be an influence (towards a specific result); be conducive
3. to go or move (in a particular direction)

1. to care for
2. to attend (to)
3. to handle or control
4. to pay attention

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