tend to

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]

Example Sentences

Temperatures will tend to be a little below average with a few pockets of rural frost.

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While they tend to possess natural intellectual gifts or charm, they are often lacking in formal education or concrete expertise.

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"The perception of a period can take over, but when the players have their rugby head on, they tend to be focused and pretty involved," said Okell.

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Those with less disposable income tend to spend more of their budget on imports, Mr Tedeschi said.

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Moreover, the type of imports that have disproportionately borne the burden of tariffs so far this year, such as imports from China, tend to be lower-priced goods, he added.

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