tend

conjugation tending - tended - tended

verb: to regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a certain characteristic
- She tends to forget her keys when she's in a hurry.
- Plants tend to grow towards the light.
verb: to care for or look after someone or something
- A shepherd's job is to tend the flock.
verb: to be inclined to hold a particular opinion or preference
- I tend to believe that honesty is the best policy.