Tend

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used without object) 1.1 to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something 1.2 to be disposed toward an idea, emotion, way of thinking, etc. 1.3 to lead or conduce, as to some result or resulting condition 1.4 to be inclined to or have a tendency toward a particular quality, state, or degree 1.5 (of a journey, course, road, etc.) to lead or be directed in a particular direction (usually fol. by to, toward, etc.) 2 Antonyms 2.1 verb 3 Synonyms 3.1 verb

Verb (used without object)

to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something

The particles tend to unite.

to be disposed toward an idea, emotion, way of thinking, etc.

He tends to be overly optimistic. Her religious philosophy tends toward pantheism.

to lead or conduce, as to some result or resulting condition

measures tending to improved working conditions; Governments are tending toward democracy.

to be inclined to or have a tendency toward a particular quality, state, or degree

This wine tends toward the sweet side.

(of a journey, course, road, etc.) to lead or be directed in a particular direction (usually fol. by to, toward, etc.)

a path tending toward the beach.

Antonyms

verb

abandon , ignore , neglect

Synonyms

verb

aim , bear , be biased , be conducive , be disposed , be inclined , be in the habit of , be liable , bend , be predisposed , be prejudiced , conduce , contribute , dispose , drift , favor , go , gravitate , have an inclination , have a tendency , head , impel , incline , influence , lead , lean , look , make for , move , move toward , point , redound , result in , serve to , trend , turn , verge on , accomplish , administer , attend , baby-sit , cater to , cherish , control , corral , cultivate , defend , direct , do , do for , feed , foster , guard , handle , keep , keep an eye on , keep tabs on , look after , maintain , manage , mind , minister to , nurse , nurture , oversee , perform , protect , ride herd on * , safeguard , see after , see to , serve , shepherd , shield , sit , superintend , supervise , take care of , take under wing , wait on , watch , watch out for , watch over , slant , squint , care for , culture , dress , work , accompany , care , intend , likely , listen , minister , provide , reach , supply , tendency , till , treat