abandon vs tend

abandon

verb
  • To leave behind; to desert, as in a ship, a position, or a person, typically in response to overwhelming odds or impending dangers; to forsake, in spite of a duty or responsibility. 

  • To no longer exercise a right, title, or interest, especially with no interest of reclaiming it again; to yield; to relinquish. 

  • To give up or relinquish control of, to surrender or to give oneself over, or to yield to one's emotions. 

  • To desist in doing, practicing, following, holding, or adhering to; to turn away from; to permit to lapse; to renounce; to discontinue. 

  • To surrender to the insurer (an insured item), so as to claim a total loss. 

noun
  • A yielding to natural impulses or inhibitions; freedom from artificial constraint, with loss of appreciation of consequences. 

tend

verb
  • To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend. 

  • To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. 

  • To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard. 

  • To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn. 

  • To look after (e.g. an ill person.) 

  • To contribute to or toward some outcome. 

  • To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging. 

  • To make a tender of; to offer or tender. 

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