1
as in to minister (to)
Related Words
Relevance
2
as in to cotton (to)
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tend (to)
Verb
-
Reliever Anthony Banda likes Morris’ personality and how he’s unfazed by the newness of his role.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026 -
Briceno likes a metallic wash of RMS Beauty Eye Polish with a glossier product tapped onto the center of the lid (try a dab of Gucci Luminous Face and Lip Gloss, or About Face Vinyl Effect Eye Gloss).—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
The service Service is excellent but the staff are a bit more relaxed than other five stars of this caliber, preferring friendliness to formality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
-
Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall started his first game against Sunderland next to Gallagher, but from there on De Zerbi preferred the experience of Rodrigo Bentancur and Palhinha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
The national conversation around criminal justice reform often gravitates toward controversy, personalities, and political narratives.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
-
As renowned cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson explains, consumers are gravitating toward multitasking formulas that deliver both color and skin-care benefits in a single swipe.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
The logic is that commissioners are subject matter experts who will not favor any team.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 May 2026
-
Florida's constitution prohibits drawing districts with the intent to favor or disfavor a political party or an incumbent, thanks to a 2010 measure passed by voters known as the Fair Districts Amendment.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
