tend — to be likely to do something or happen in a particular way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be likely to do something or happen in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /tend/
Korean meaning: ~하는 경향이 있다, ~하기 쉽다
Korean pronunciation: 텐드 (강세: 텐드)
Example Sentences
- My cat tends to sleep in the weirdest places, like inside my suitcase when I'm trying to pack.
- Students tend to suddenly remember they have homework five minutes before class starts.
- The nurse tends to patients with great care and compassion.
tend
VERB//tend//
to be likely to do something or happen in a particular way
to be likely to do something or happen in a particular way
True friends tend to stay until the very end.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch, extend, or direct oneself toward.' The word entered Middle English through Old French and evolved to mean 'to be inclined or directed toward' something.
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📝Examples
“My cat tends to sleep in the weirdest places, like inside my suitcase when I'm trying to pack.”
“Students tend to suddenly remember they have homework five minutes before class starts.”
“The nurse tends to patients with great care and compassion.”
“He tends his grandfather's farm during the summer vacation.”
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