Definition of tend

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Tend (v. t.) To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks..

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Miller :: Miller (n.) One who keeps or attends a flour mill or gristmill.
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Antagonize :: Antagonize (v. t.) To contend with; to oppose actively; to counteract.
Reactive :: Reactive (a.) Having power to react; tending to reaction; of the nature of reaction.
Counterman :: Counterman (n.) A man who attends at the counter of a shop to sell goods.
Extend :: Extend (v. t.) To enlarge; to widen; to carry out further; as, to extend the capacities, the sphere of usefulness, or commerce; to extend power or influence; to continue, as time; to lengthen; to prolong; as, to extend the time of payment or a season of trail..
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Tridimensional :: Tridimensional (a.) Having three dimensions; extended in three different directions.
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Reconciliatory :: Reconciliatory (a.) Serving or tending to reconcile.
Limitary :: Limitary (v. t.) Limiting, or tending to limit; restrictive..
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Pretex :: Pretex (v. t.) To frame; to devise; to disguise or excuse; hence, to pretend; to declare falsely..
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