tended to

• Фразовый глагол, означающий регулярно или привычно делать что-либо, или иметь склонность к определённому поведению или результату.

A phrasal verb meaning to regularly or habitually do something, or to have a tendency towards a particular behavior or outcome.

1. Had a habit or tendencyB1formal

   Used to describe a regular or frequent behavior or action in the past.

   Имел привычку или склонность

   • She tended to arrive late for meetings.
   • He tended to overthink simple problems.
   • They tended to spend their weekends hiking.

2. Cared for or looked afterB1formal

   Past tense of 'tend to', meaning to take care of someone or something.

   Заботился

   • The nurse tended to the injured patient.
   • He tended to his garden every morning.
   • She tended to the needs of her elderly parents.