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tended

The correct spelling is tended.

How to pronounce tended

/ˈtɛndɪd/
verb

IPA: /ˈtɛndɪd/

Say it like: Ten-ded

The correct spelling is tended. (Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender. For example: "It tends to snow here in winter."

Usage Examples

It tends to snow here in winter.

We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.

Shepherds tend their flocks.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.(Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
  2. 2.(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
  3. 3.To contribute to or toward some outcome.
  4. 4.(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
  5. 5.To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

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