tend

verb

1. have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

   verb.stative

   Examples

   She tends to be nervous before her lectures.

   Synonyms be given incline lean run

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. have care of or look after

   verb.social

   Examples

   She tends to the children.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. manage or run

   verb.social

   Examples

   Tend a store.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

5. To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds <i>tend</i> their flocks.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

6. To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with <i>on</i> or <i>upon</i>.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

7. To move in a certain direction; -- usually with <i>to</i> or <i>towards</i>.

   verb

   Source: webster1913