tend to
Idioms-
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]
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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
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Tech executives, who often get much of their compensation in stock, tend to be sellers, rather than open-market buyers, of their stock.
From Barron's
A higher neutral rate would imply that over time, interest rates would tend to be higher than they have been.
From Barron's
Both forces would tend to push up equilibrium interest rates.
From Barron's
“Rather than being substituted by AI, these companies tend to benefit from incremental demand,” they wrote.
From MarketWatch
Because of their business and interests in worldly affairs, Mr. McGinnis claims, the rich tend to be well-informed on policy matters.
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