Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

'tend

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.57 in modern English

Syllables: 'tend
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Obsolete form of tend.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"Now, ma, I'll 'tend to that."

Etymology

Shortening of attend or hypercorrection of tend to reflect its etymology

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

'tends (present, singular) 'tending (participle, present) 'tended (participle, past) 'tended (past)

Questions

What does 'tend mean?: Obsolete form of tend.
Where does 'tend come from?: Shortening of attend or hypercorrection of tend to reflect its etymology

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