noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something (Freq. 1)
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no medical care was required
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the old car needs constant attention
• Derivationally related forms: ↑tend, ↑aid (for: ↑aid), ↑attend (for: ↑attention), ↑care (for: ↑care)
• Hypernyms: ↑work
• Hyponyms:
↑hair care, ↑haircare, ↑hairdressing, ↑maternalism, ↑babysitting, ↑baby sitting, ↑pet sitting, ↑dental care, ↑first aid, ↑treatment, ↑intervention, ↑incubation, ↑livery, ↑manicure, ↑pedicure, ↑nourishment, ↑nursing, ↑tender loving care, ↑TLC, ↑nurturance, ↑personal care, ↑skin care, ↑skincare, ↑faith healing, ↑faith cure, ↑tree surgery, ↑healthcare, ↑health care
adjective
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
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he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
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I am not minded to answer any questions
• Similar to: ↑inclined
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present part of tend
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tendingUseful english dictionary. 2012.