tending

  • (s) (usually followed by "to") naturally disposed toward
    • he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant
    • I am not minded to answer any questions
    apt, disposed, given, minded,

Nouns

  • (n) the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    • no medical care was required
    • the old car needs constant attention
    care, attention, aid,

Synonyms

care attention aid apt disposed given minded

Words of close approximity