tend to

Idioms  

1. Apply one's attention, as in We should tend to our business, which is to teach youngsters . This term uses tend in the sense of “attend.” [1300s]

2. Be disposed or inclined, as in We tend to believe whatever we are told . This term uses tend in the sense of “have a tendency.” [c. 1600]

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tend to

People who are more active generally tend to have healthier bowel function, while prolonged inactivity is often associated with slower digestion.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026

Research has found that children raised with an authoritative approach, combining warmth with clear boundaries, tend to achieve better academic results, have higher self-esteem and stronger social skills.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

When that happens, companies tend to rethink their borrowing needs, which can result in a pullback in bond issuance or more issuance for shorter periods of 10 years or less, King noted.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026

Monthly employment numbers can be volatile, so investors and policymakers tend to focus on the unemployment rate, which has remained low all year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

I let her groom me and tend to me and it feels good, to feel her hands rest on my shoulders occasionally, to hear her hum under her breath.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse