tend

• Verb, das eine regelmäßige oder häufige Erscheinung, eine natürliche Neigung oder eine fürsorgliche Handlung bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate a regular or frequent occurrence, a natural inclination, or the act of caring for someone or something.

1. Be likely to behave in a certain wayB1formal

   To often or usually behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.

   Dazu neigen

   • People tend to get nervous before exams.
   • He tends to arrive late to meetings.
   • This material tends to shrink when washed.

   Synonymebe giveninclinelean

2. Care for or look afterB1formal

   To take care of someone or something, especially by providing necessary attention or treatment.

   Sich kümmern

   • She tends to her garden every morning.
   • The nurse tended to the injured patient.
   • He tends to his elderly mother on weekends.

   Synonymeattend tocare forlook aftermindnurturewatch over

   Antonymeabandonforsakeignoreneglect