tend to be something
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Meaning · English
Have a natural tendency or inclination
Literally: be inclined towards something
Register: neutral
Examples
Children tend to be curious
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “tend to be something” mean?
Have a natural tendency or inclination Literally: be inclined towards something
Is “tend to be something” formal or informal?
tend to be something is generally neutral.