tending (n.)

  1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; no medical care was required; the old car needs constant attention

    [ Syn: care , attention , aid ]

    tending (adj.)

  1. (usually followed by `to) naturally disposed toward; he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant; I am not minded to answer any questions

    [ Syn: apt , disposed , given , minded ]

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