tending

[US]/[ˈtendɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈtɛndɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to have a tendency to do something; to be likely to do something; to take care of something or someone
adj.having a tendency to do something
adv.in a way that suggests a tendency

Phrases & Collocations

tending to

tending bar

tending garden

tended carefully

tending livestock

tending towards

tended the fire

tending plants

tending children

tending wounds

Example Sentences

she is tending a small garden in her backyard.

the nurse was tending to the patient's needs.

he is tending bar at a local pub tonight.

they are tending to the animals on their farm.

the groundskeeper is tending the lawn with care.

she's tending a collection of antique dolls.

the experienced chef is tending the grill.

he is tending to his family's well-being.

the volunteer is tending the community library.

they are tending a flock of sheep on the hillside.

the mechanic is tending to the car's engine.

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