Idiom idiom
tend to do sth
Meaning
to usually do something or be a certain way. You use this to describe a habit or a common pattern.
Examples
“I tend to drink coffee every morning.”
“When he is stressed, he tends to pace around the room until he finds a solution.”
“In times of economic uncertainty, investors tend to move their capital toward safer assets, such as gold or government bonds.”
Last updated April 22, 2026