Word: TEND
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Definition of TEND
- (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.
"It tends to snow here in winter."
- To contribute to or toward some outcome.
- (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
"We need to tend to the garden, which has become a mess."
- To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
"Shepherds tend their flocks."
- To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
- To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "tend" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tend", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEND a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TEND worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TEND? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TEND:
- # the tend effect
- # master of tend
- # playing with tend
- # in terms of tend
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