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Meaning of tending
The primary meaning of the word "tending" is to take care of or manage something.
Etymology of tending
The word "tending" comes from the Old English word "tendan", which means to stretch or extend, and is related to the Old Norse word "tendra", which means to turn or direct
Historically, the word "tending" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of taking care of or managing something
Synonyms
caring
nursing
attending
watching
looking after
managing
directing
supervising
overseeing
guiding
handling
controlling
governing
regulating
maintaining
supporting
serving
ministering
catering
providing
sustaining
nurturing
fostering
cultivating
developing
promoting
encouraging
helping
assisting
aiding
backing
upholding
monitoring
checking
surveying
inspecting
Definitions
- To take care of or manage something, especially to make sure it continues to exist or develop
- * To move or be moved in a particular direction
- * To have a natural or habitual tendency to do something
Usage Examples
- The nurse was tending to the patient's wounds
- * The gardener was tending to the plants in the greenhouse
- * The company is tending towards a more sustainable business model
Antonyms
neglecting
ignoring
abandoning
rejecting
dismissing
disregarding
overlooking
omitting
forgetting
abandoning
forsaking
deserting
relinquishing
surrendering
ceding
yielding
giving up
quitting
stopping
halting