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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Example Sentences

Value stocks tend to be less sensitive to the rising interest rates seen during inflationary periods.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Larger companies tend to be more stable over time,” though there can be trade-offs, Challenger said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It merely looks for linguistic patterns that tend to correlate with AI output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Mountain lion kittens tend to thrive with a companion, a strategy the Zoo has successfully used with other rescues,” the zoo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Omakayas alone was left to tend to the sick ones.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich