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tends

Pronunciation: [tɛndz]

Word

Context: "behavior"

(verb) to usually do something or have a particular habit. It's like when you notice that a friend often does the same thing, so you can expect them to act that way again.

Example

She tends to smile a lot when she's happy.

Example

He doesn't tend to play outside much during winter.

Example

What kind of music do you tend to listen to?

Context: "care"

(verb) to look after something or someone. This is what you do when you take care of a garden or when you help someone who needs assistance.

Example

They tend the garden every weekend to keep it beautiful.

Example

He doesn’t tend his pet as well as he should.

Example

Who tends to the plants while you're away?

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