tends (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tend (to)
1
as in ministers (to)

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2
as in cares (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tends (to)
  1. gravitates
  2. likes
  3. prefers
  4. favors
  5. enjoys
Verb
  • Rather than using their music to chronicle grand, cinematic experiences, the duo intently gravitates toward the quiet moments that exist in between life’s victories and failures.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • The traveler who gravitates towards me usually wants a combination of adventure and luxury.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of gravitates
Verb
  • Reif Ehrlich also likes Spotify’s pricing power and upcoming digital initiatives.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Billions > millions Placek likes to tell a story that illustrates the chasm between the right name — one that’s surprising and familiar all at once — and more predictable choices.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 31 July 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • While our designers both agree that bare wooden stairs are a style and safety issue, Spalding prefers to incorporate the practicality of carpet on stairs with a thoughtful runner.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • Colquitt prefers cosmetics with a slight red tint, which suggest a rosiness normally imparted by the blood in our capillaries.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of prefers
Verb
  • Where OpenAI wants federal law to override the states, Anthropic favors preserving state AI laws unless Congress passes something at least as strong, framing preemption as a floor to build on rather than a ceiling to impose.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An influential trade group that favors the importation of refined products is leading the charge, in a move that would undermine Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, who says his 650,000 barrels-a-day refinery can meet Nigeria’s energy needs.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of favors
Verb
  • Its name is a nod to the staff meal everyone enjoys together before a restaurant service.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Paul is easily soothed, enjoys engaging with others, and feels comfortable in new environments.
    — MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoys
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“Tends (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tends%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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