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

Christian says: "When it get to plus thirty you tend to just sitting around really can't do too much here you can go back to normality, doing things."

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

But executives said they were pleased with the underlying business around pharma, noting growing market share and that health and wellness customers tend to spend more than the average Walmart customer.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

I tend to lean towards more documentaries than anything else.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

They also tend to produce sticky ends that are relatively short, which can reduce the efficiency of the joining process.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026

They tend to give me a funny look, like, Why is there a kid here?

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy