propender — meaning in English

English meaning

• lean verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
• tend verb To be likely to behave, happen, or turn out in a particular way.

Senses

propender is used for these senses in English:

• lean (copulative) To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
• tend (followed by a to-infinitive) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning. [from mid-14th c.]

lean — full definition

1. verb To bend or tilt away from an upright position, or to rest against something for support.
2. verb To favor or tend toward a particular opinion, choice, or direction.
3. adjective Having little or no fat; thin and fit.
4. adjective Having very little of something, especially money or resources; scarce.

tend — full definition

1. verb To be likely to behave, happen, or turn out in a particular way.
2. verb To look after or care for someone or something.

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