English Dictionary

tend

/tɛnd/

verb

(law, Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender. / (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

People tend to follow the law.

意味（1）

(law, Old English law) To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

意味（2）

(followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

They tend to go out on Saturdays.

意味（3）

(intransitive) To contribute to or toward some outcome.

The Lords in 1722 declared that annexing such Clauses tends to the destruction of this government. And yet there are such bills every session and you pass them.