English Synonym Finder

tend

Definitions

To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic.

To care for or look after someone or something.

To be inclined or disposed to do something.

Examples

I tend to drink coffee every morning before starting work.

Plants tend to grow faster when they receive plenty of sunlight.

She tends to worry too much about things that are out of her control.

Synonyms

incline lean gravitate dispose apt prone nurture

Antonyms

avoid neglect ignore disregard averse unlikely oppose