<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to be disposed or inclined in action, operation, or effect to do something: The particles tend to unite.</li><li>to be disposed toward an idea, emotion, way of thinking, etc.: He tends to be overly optimistic.</li><li>Her religious philosophy tends toward pantheism.</li><li>to lead or conduce, as to some result or resulting condition: measures tending to improved working conditions; Governments are tending toward democracy.</li><li>to be inclined to or have a tendency toward a particular quality, state, or degree: This wine tends toward the sweet side.</li><li>(of a journey, course, road, etc.) to lead or be directed in a particular direction (usually followed by to, toward, etc.): a path tending toward the beach.</li></ul>