TEND (TO) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

tend (to)

verb

Definition of tend (to)

as in to minister (to)

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as in to cotton (to)

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The need to be liked makes brands write polished statements aimed at everyone watching while the person actually affected waits.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Leo appeals to loftier questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe’s Christian roots.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of like

Verb

With Sarti Rosa, however, the aim is to attract younger drinkers who prefer a sweeter aperitivo that doesn’t taste bitter.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of prefer

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Middleton regularly gravitates toward earthy tones during the fall season, embracing chocolate browns, moss greens and more in her royal wardrobe.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
But the sovereign-AI debate still gravitates toward where models, data and infrastructure sit, and where an agent sits is the least interesting thing about it.

— Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of gravitate

Verb

On the whole, my clients tend to favor a boutique experience with upscale yachts, luxury lodges, and private services.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
All favor Republicans except in California and Utah, where the new boundaries could help Democrats.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of favor

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