CEFR A2 · Verbs

tend

/tɛnd/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To tend to do something means that it is a common or usual behavior or outcome for someone or something. It describes a general likelihood or habit.

Synonyms

be inclined be prone be apt be likely

Antonyms

avoid refrain deviate prevent

Translations

tend in your language

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عربي

أن تميل إلى فعل شيء يعني أن هذا سلوك أو نتيجة شائعة أو معتادة لشخص أو شيء ما.

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اردو

کسی چیز کی طرف مائل ہونا کا مطلب ہے کہ یہ کسی شخص یا چیز کے لیے ایک عام یا معمول کا رویہ یا نتیجہ ہے۔

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हिंदी

किसी चीज़ की ओर प्रवृत्त होना का मतलब है कि यह किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ के लिए एक सामान्य या सामान्य व्यवहार या परिणाम है।

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中文

倾向于做某事意味着这是某人或某事常见的行为或结果。

Easy Explanation

It means something usually happens. It's a common way things are. It's a habit or a pattern.

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Memory TipThink of 'tendency' – it's about what usually happens.

Contextual Examples

People often tend (usually do) to avoid things they don't understand.

Children tend (often do) to ask a lot of questions as they learn about the world.

The weather here tends (usually is) to be quite warm in the summer months.

Pronunciation & Context