tend (to)

verb

Definition of tend (to)next
1
as in to minister (to)

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as in to cotton (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tend (to)
  1. like
  2. prefer
  3. gravitate
  4. favor
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  • And Democrats of all stripes, the ones that Faiz likes, the one that Lis likes, and any in between, were the happy beneficiaries of it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Others don't like the implication that the event is somehow a ruse to meet a significant other, rather than a way to just meet people in general.
    — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of like
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  • Made from 270-thread-count long-staple cotton, the sheets have a crisp, breathable feel that's especially attractive to hot sleepers who prefer something lighter than silky sateen.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the city, people prefer to wear a long wool coat, worn open over a sweater with a scarf.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of prefer
Verb
  • Even though the boys, who were 17 and 19 at the time of the interview, had been around 2nd Call and its violence prevention efforts, both still had gravitated to the street life, Townsend said.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Ian LaCour, who helps curate the bottle list, gravitates toward this muscular red.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of gravitate
Verb
  • The Sagittarius Moon favors privacy and a chance to let your mind wander.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Prior to her dramatic chop, Fahy favored mid-length blond locks, which the actress typically styled in loose waves or occasionally a straight middle part.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of favor
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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