Word TEND: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

tend

🇺🇸 [tɛnd]

Meanings

To regularly behave in a particular way or to have a certain tendency. This verb is often used to describe habits, inclinations, or natural inclinations of people or things.

Examples

• Children tend to learn quickly.
• She tends to arrive early for meetings.
• The weather tends to be rainy in spring.

Synonyms

incline • lean • favor

Antonyms

avoid • neglect • ignore