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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of tended (to)

  • as in ministered (to)
  • as in inclined (toward)
  • as in ministered (to)
  • as in inclined (toward)
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tended (to)

verb

Definition of tended (to)next
past tense of tend (to)
1
as in ministered (to)

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ministered (to)
  • worked (for)
  • wrought (for)
  • attended
  • slaved (for)
  • served
2
as in inclined (toward)

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • inclined (toward)
  • cared (for)
  • grooved (on)
  • leaned (toward or towards)
  • preferred
  • singled (out)
  • delighted (in)
  • cottoned (to)
  • wished (for)
  • gravitated
  • favored
  • selected
  • liked
  • enjoyed
  • reveled (in)
  • fancied
  • revelled (in)
  • chose
  • relished
  • wanted
  • desired
  • dug
  • adored
  • culled
  • named
  • picked
  • hankered (for or after)
  • prejudiced
  • biased
  • craved
  • coveted
  • valued
  • took
  • handpicked
  • admired
  • cherished
  • treasured
  • appreciated
  • prized
  • went in for
  • was partial to
  • biassed
  • went

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • avoided
  • shunned
  • shied (from or away from)
  • turned down
  • disliked
  • hated
  • refused
  • detested
  • rejected
  • loathed
  • abhorred
  • declined
  • discarded
  • disfavored
  • threw away
  • threw out
  • jettisoned
  • abominated
  • misliked

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“Tended (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tended%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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