Pend: meaning, definitions and examples
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pend
[ pɛnd ]
state of being
To pend means to be awaiting a decision or resolution. The term is often used in legal contexts, where a case or decision is pending until a ruling is made. It can also refer to something that is temporarily unresolved or remaining in a state of uncertainty. The action of pending can involve various aspects of life, including business, personal matters, or administrative processes.
Synonyms
await, languish, linger, remain, suspend
Examples of usage
- The application is pending approval.
- Her immigration status is still pending.
- The results of the test are pending.
- The contract is pending negotiation.
Translations
Translations of the word "pend" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pendurar
🇮🇳 लटकाना
🇩🇪 hängen
🇮🇩 menggantung
🇺🇦 висіти
🇵🇱 zawiesić
🇯🇵 吊るす (つるす)
🇫🇷 pendre
🇪🇸 colgar
🇹🇷 asmak
🇰🇷 매달다 (maedalda)
🇸🇦 يعلق (yu'alliq)
🇨🇿 věšet
🇸🇰 zavesiť
🇨🇳 悬挂 (xuánguà)
🇸🇮 obešati
🇮🇸 hengja
🇰🇿 іліну
🇬🇪 მოკიდება (mokideba)
🇦🇿 asmaq
🇲🇽 colgar
Etymology
The word 'pend' originates from the Latin word 'pendere', which means 'to hang'. This Latin root has also influenced various related words in English, such as 'suspension' and 'depend'. The transition of 'pend' into English can be traced back to the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, where it entered the language through Old French. In legal and common usage, 'pend' has evolved to denote a state of awaiting or being in a process that is not yet complete. Over time, the word has been adopted broadly in various contexts, including law, finance, and everyday conversation.