tends verb Stress: first syllable π€ Save Syllables: tends (1) English Definition Regularly or frequently behaves in a particular way. Example Sentence He tends to speak quickly when he is nervous. US IPA /tΙndz/ π Listen US UK IPA /tendz/ π Listen UK Synonyms inclines leans gravitates drifts Antonyms avoids shuns Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link