tending synonyms

tending

modif.

  1. Inclined toward

    apt to, leaning, disposed to, predisposed to, bent on, likely to, prone to, liable to, verging on, working toward; see also likely 5.

  2. Giving attention to

    caring for, managing, directing, supervising, administering, ministering to, serving, nursing, aiding, attending, playing wet-nurse to*, babying*.

    Antonyms omitting*, neglecting*, avoiding.

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