Tend
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Probability Implication
Use 'tend to' to suggest something usually happens but not always guaranteed. I tend to oversleep on weekends.
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No Commitment
'Tend to' can express a lack of commitment to a strong opinion. We tend to prefer red wine over white.
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Predictive Context
'Tend to' is often used when predicting outcomes based on a pattern. Dark clouds tend to mean rain is coming.