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tend [ tend ] (past and past participle tend·ed, present participle tend·ing, 3rd person present singular tends)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb take care of somebody: to do or provide the things that a person, animal, or plant needs for health, comfort, and welfare

2. transitive verb be in charge of something: to manage something, especially something that needs constant supervision
tend bar

3. intransitive verb give attention to somebody or something: to give your attention to a particular person or task

[12th century. Shortening of attend]

ten·dance noun
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