tend

/ˈtɛnd/verb
Middle School
1

To make a tender of; to offer or tender.

2

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

3

To contribute to or toward some outcome.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing