Tend

Pronunciation: /tɛnd/

Definitions of tend

verb to have a tendency or inclination towards a particular action or behavior

Example Sentences

A1 I tend to wake up early in the morning.

A2 She tends to forget her keys when she's in a rush.

B1 Children tend to learn new languages faster than adults.

B2 Some people tend to procrastinate when faced with a difficult task.

C1 Experts tend to agree that climate change is a pressing issue.

C2 Successful leaders tend to have strong communication skills.

Examples of tend in a Sentence

formal People tend to follow established social norms in public settings.

informal I tend to procrastinate when it comes to doing my homework.

slang She tends to flake out on plans at the last minute.

figurative His mind tends to wander when he's not fully engaged in a conversation.

Grammatical Forms of tend

• past tense: tended
• plural: tends
• comparative: tender
• superlative: tenderest
• present tense: tend
• future tense: will tend
• perfect tense: have tended
• continuous tense: is tending
• singular: tends
• positive degree: tend
• infinitive: to tend
• gerund: tending
• participle: tended

Origin and Evolution of tend

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tend' originated from the Old French word 'tendre' which means 'to stretch, hold out'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tend' evolved to encompass the idea of taking care of or looking after something, in addition to the original meaning of stretching or holding out.