To tend
Example: He tends to focus on details rather than overview
Definition
"To tend" means to regularly care for or manage something, often involving attention or effort to maintain or improve it. It can also refer to the habit or inclination to do something, as in the example phrase where someone "tends" to focus on details rather than the overview.
Etymology
The verb "to tend" originates from the Latin word 'tendere,' meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend.' Over time, it evolved in English to mean directing attention or care toward something. Did you know? The original sense of stretching out relates metaphorically to reaching toward or attending to tasks or objects.
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"To tend" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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