Collocations for "tend"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "tend" in context.
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tend
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- tend to [agree, disagree] with him
- [children, teenagers] tend to [need more time, be more active]
- tend (not) to think (that)
- tend (not) to like [meat, fish, people who]
- tend (not) to use [tools, computers, their hands]
- tend toward [salty food, spicy food] over [sweet food, mild food]
- tend away from [salty food]
- tend toward [green] over [blue]
- tended to [increase, decrease]
- tend (to) the [fields, livestock, children]
'tend' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):