have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence
To be directed, as to any end, object, or purpose; to aim; to have or give a leaning; to exert activity or influence; to serve as a means; to contribute; as, our petitions, if granted, might tend to our destruction
vagueness You can say that you tend to think something when you want to give your opinion, but do not want it to seem too forceful or definite. I tend to think that members of parliament by and large do a good job
manage or run; "tend a store" have care of or look after; "She tends to the children" have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence
If you tend someone or something, you do what is necessary to keep them in a good condition or to improve their condition. For years he tended her in her painful illness = look after
If you tend to someone or something, you pay attention to them and deal with their problems and needs. In our culture, girls are brought up to tend to the needs of others = attend