English · Word Candidate

tend

/ˈtɛnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: tends · tending · tended

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đề xuất hoặc chào hàng

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có xu hướng làm điều gì đó

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Verb

Examples

They tend to go out on Saturdays.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To look after (e.g. an ill person.)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chăm sóc người bệnh

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Verb

Examples

We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đi cùng và chăm sóc

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Verb

Examples

Shepherds tend their flocks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tend” mean?

To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

Is “tend” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.