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tend1

pronunciation:
tend
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: tended, tending, tends
definition 1: to have an inclination or disposition to do something; be inclined.
synonyms:
incline, trend
similar words:
gravitate, lean
definition 2: to move in a certain direction (usu. fol. by to or toward).
synonyms:
bear, head, trend
similar words:
aim, bend, drift, gravitate, steer