ALL meanings of tended
tend
T t - verb without object tended to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to). 2
- verb with object tended to attend to by work or services, care, etc.: to tend a fire. 2
- verb with object tended to look after; watch over and care for; minister to or wait on with service: to tend the sick. 2
- verb with object tended Nautical. to handle or attend to (a rope). 2