Tended: meaning, definitions and examples

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tended

 

[ tษ›ndษ™d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

care for

The word 'tended' is the past tense of the verb 'tend', which means to take care of or to look after something. It is often used in the context of providing care or attention to someone or something, such as plants, animals, or individuals. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the act of attending to needs or responsibilities. When you tend to something, you handle it with care and diligence, ensuring it is maintained or improved.

Synonyms

attended, cared for, looked after

Examples of usage

  • She tended to her garden every morning.
  • He tended to the needs of the patients.
  • They tended to the issues raised in the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "tended" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuidou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคญเคพเคฒ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pflegte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengurus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฑะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ troszczyล‚ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ–่ฉฑใ‚’ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท s'occupait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuidรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilgilenmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋ณด์•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรฉฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ staral sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ง้กพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskrbel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugsa um

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผา›ะพั€ะปั‹า› ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ•แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baxdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuidรณ

Etymology

The word 'tend' originates from the Old French 'tendre', meaning 'to stretch' or 'to extend', which in turn comes from the Latin 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch out, extend, or aim at'. The evolution of its meaning relates to the care and attention one extends towards something or someone. Over time, 'to tend' has come to signify a nurturing aspect, highlighting the responsibility or duty associated with care. Its usage expanded in Middle English, influencing the formation of the past tense 'tended'. The connotations of care, attention, and responsibility have remained central to the word's meaning, making it an important term in various contexts such as caregiving, gardening, and management.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,032, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.