TENDS (TO) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

tends (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tend (to)

as in ministers (to)

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Tired girl makeup is surging as Gen Z moves away from the flawless clean-girl standard and gravitates toward beauty that looks more lived-in.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
When people speak about what makes living in Los Angeles ideal, discussion often gravitates toward the weather or the proximity to beaches, deserts or mountains.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of gravitates

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Henderson also likes the Garden's coming schedule of bookings, which remains robust.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, is there any reliable way for working out whether someone likes us or is trying to take advantage of us, or trying to manipulate us?

— Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of likes

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The second-generation iPhone SE is a practical option for anyone who prefers smaller phones and Apple’s physical Home button.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Andoni Iraola’s side are still hoping to do a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, who prefers to play on the left flank, having discussed a move all summer.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prefers

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The pattern of warmer than normal water along the equator in the Eastern Pacific heats things up and favors increases in the number of tropical storms and hurricanes in the Pacific.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
The partial lunar eclipse favors observers across North and South America.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of favors

Verb

At the same time, the collaboration enjoys enormous gains on two other lists.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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