verb (v)

• have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined(verb.stative)

  Example:
  She tends to be nervous before her lectures.
  

  Synonym:
  be given, incline, lean, run
  

  source: wordnet30
• have care of or look after(verb.social)

  Example:
  She tends to the children.
  

  source: wordnet30
• manage or run(verb.social)

  Example:
  Tend a store.
  

  source: wordnet30
• To make a tender of; to offer or tender.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard; as, shepherds tend their flocks.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To wait, as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend; -- with on or upon.(verb)

  source: webster1913
• To move in a certain direction; -- usually with to or towards.(verb)

  source: webster1913