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

Research suggests that secure people tend to fare better not only in romantic relationships, but across life.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

I tend to read novels that have already stood the test of time, rather than contemporary fiction—but that’s my personal taste.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

“They’re kind of mischievous — they tend to pull up trees we just planted,” said Steve Mietz, president and chief executive of the Save the Redwoods League.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Women tend to live longer than men and age is the biggest risk factor for the fatal disease.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

Indeed, because all facts are by definition true we tend to think all truths are facts.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton