2syllables
tended
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tended is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, tended is hyphenated as:
Definitions oftended
1verb
- (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.
Example: "It tends to snow here in winter."
- To contribute to or toward some outcome.
1verb
- (with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
Example: "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.
Example: "Shepherds tend their flocks."
- To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.
- To await; to expect.
- To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.
- To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
1verb
- To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
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