tend

To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

They tend to go out on Saturdays.

It tends to snow here in winter.

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.

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.

There's not a sparrow or a wren, / There's not a blade of autumn grain, / Which the four seasons do not tend / And tides of life and increase lend.

To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.

Was he not companion with the riotous knights / That tend upon my father?

To await; to expect.

Had I not. Four or five women once that tended me?

To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.

Being to descend / A ladder much in height, I did not tend / My way well down.

To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.