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friend
verb
-
friend
,
friending
,
friends
,
friended
to
add
someone
to
your
list
of
friends
on
a
social
network
•
Feel
free
to
friend
me
on
the
language-learning
app
.
Feel
free
to
friend
me
on
the
language-learning
app
.
•
She
friended
her
classmates
so
they
could
share
project
ideas
.
She
friended
her
classmates
so
they
could
share
project
ideas
.
end
verb
to
stop
,
finish
,
or
come
to
a
close
•
The
meeting
will
end
at
four
o'clock
.
The
meeting
will
end
at
four
o'clock
.
•
Summer
seems
to
end
sooner
every
year
.
Summer
seems
to
end
sooner
every
year
.
verb
to
bring
something
to
a
stop
or
to
a
final
point
•
They
decided
to
end
the
meeting
early
.
They
decided
to
end
the
meeting
early
.
•
She
wants
to
end
the
argument
and
move
on
.
She
wants
to
end
the
argument
and
move
on
.
verb
to
stop
happening
;
to
come
to
a
close
•
The
concert
will
end
at
10
p
.
m
.
The
concert
will
end
at
10
p
.
m
.
•
Our
lease
ends
next
month
.
Our
lease
ends
next
month
.
verb
to
bring
something
to
a
close
;
to
finish
it
•
She
ended
the
call
when
she
heard
the
doorbell
.
She
ended
the
call
when
she
heard
the
doorbell
.
•
The
company
will
end
production
of
that
model
next
year
.
The
company
will
end
production
of
that
model
next
year
.
weekend
verb
(
intransitive
,
informal
)
To
spend
one
’
s
weekend
,
especially
away
from
home
.
•
They
weekended
at
a
quiet
cabin
by
the
lake
.
They
weekended
at
a
quiet
cabin
by
the
lake
.
•
We
usually
weekend
in
the
city
when
there
is
a
festival
.
We
usually
weekend
in
the
city
when
there
is
a
festival
.
Back-formation
from
the
noun
weekend
,
first
used
as
a
verb
in
the
early
20th
century
.
tend
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
usually
behave
in
a
particular
way
or
to
be
likely
to
do
something
•
Children
tend
to
copy
the
behavior
of
their
parents
.
Children
tend
to
copy
the
behavior
of
their
parents
.
•
I
tend
to
get
sleepy
after
lunch
.
I
tend
to
get
sleepy
after
lunch
.
From
Middle
English
tenden
,
from
Old
French
tendre
,
from
Latin
tendere
meaning
“
to
stretch
”
or
“
to
incline
”.
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
look
after
someone
or
something
;
to
take
care
of
•
The
farmer
tended
his
sheep
all
night
.
The
farmer
tended
his
sheep
all
night
.
•
Could
you
tend
the
soup
while
I
answer
the
phone
?
Could
you
tend
the
soup
while
I
answer
the
phone
?
Same
origin
as
Sense
1
:
from
Latin
tendere
“
to
stretch
”,
which
developed
the
idea
of
“
stretching
one
’
s
attention
toward
”
someone
or
something
.
verb
-
tend
,
tending
,
tends
,
tended
to
move
or
develop
in
a
particular
direction
or
toward
a
particular
result
•
The
discussion
tended
toward
politics
.
The
discussion
tended
toward
politics
.
•
Prices
tend
upward
when
demand
is
high
.
Prices
tend
upward
when
demand
is
high
.
Developed
from
the
same
Latin
root
as
other
senses
,
focusing
on
the
sense
of
“
stretching
or
leaning
toward
”
a
direction
.
attend
verb
to
go
to
and
be
present
at
a
particular
event
,
meeting
,
or
place
•
More
than
two
hundred
people
attended
the
concert
last
night
.
More
than
two
hundred
people
attended
the
concert
last
night
.
•
Will
you
attend
the
meeting
tomorrow
morning
?
Will
you
attend
the
meeting
tomorrow
morning
?
From
Middle
English
‘
attenden
’,
from
Old
French
‘
atendre
’,
from
Latin
‘
attendere
’
meaning
‘
to
give
heed
to
’.
verb
to
go
regularly
to
a
place
such
as
a
school
,
class
,
or
club
•
Both
of
her
children
attend
the
local
elementary
school
.
Both
of
her
children
attend
the
local
elementary
school
.
•
I
used
to
attend
karate
classes
every
Friday
.
I
used
to
attend
karate
classes
every
Friday
.
verb
to
give
attention
or
care
to
something
or
someone
;
to
deal
with
•
The
nurse
quickly
attended to
the
injured
passenger
.
The
nurse
quickly
attended to
the
injured
passenger
.
•
Please
attend to
all
calls
while
I'm
out
.
Please
attend to
all
calls
while
I'm
out
.
verb
to
happen
together
with
,
or
as
a
result
of
,
another
event
or
situation
•
Economic
growth
is
often
attended
by
rising
inflation
.
Economic
growth
is
often
attended
by
rising
inflation
.
•
Great
responsibility
attends
high
office
.
Great
responsibility
attends
high
office
.
depend
verb
-
depend
,
depending
,
depends
,
depended
to
be
decided
or
influenced
by
something
else
;
to
be
conditional
on
a
particular
factor
•
Whether
we
go
camping
tomorrow
will
depend
on
the
weather
.
Whether
we
go
camping
tomorrow
will
depend
on
the
weather
.
•
The
success
of
the
project
depends
on
everyone's
cooperation
.
The
success
of
the
project
depends
on
everyone's
cooperation
.
From
Latin
dependēre
“
to
hang
from
,
be
contingent
upon
” (
de-
“
down
”
+
pendēre
“
to
hang
”).
verb
-
depend
,
depending
,
depends
,
depended
to
need
someone
or
something
for
support
,
help
,
or
survival
;
to
rely
on
•
Young
children
depend
on
their
parents
for
food
and
shelter
.
Young
children
depend
on
their
parents
for
food
and
shelter
.
•
Many
rural
villages
depend
on
a
single
well
for
clean
water
.
Many
rural
villages
depend
on
a
single
well
for
clean
water
.
Same
origin
as
the
first
sense
:
Latin
dependēre
“
to
hang
from
,
be
supported
by
.”
intend
verb
to
have
a
plan
or
goal
in
your
mind
about
what
you
will
do
•
She
intends
to
start
college
next
year
.
She
intends
to
start
college
next
year
.
•
They
intend
to
travel
across
Europe
by
train
this
summer
.
They
intend
to
travel
across
Europe
by
train
this
summer
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
intendĕre
’
meaning
‘
stretch
toward
,
purpose
’.
verb
to
mean
something
or
have
a
particular
purpose
in
mind
when
you
say
or
do
it
•
What
did
you
intend
by
that
comment
?
What
did
you
intend
by
that
comment
?
•
The
author
intends
her
novel
to
inspire
young
readers
.
The
author
intends
her
novel
to
inspire
young
readers
.
verb
to
design
or
choose
something
for
a
particular
person
,
group
,
or
purpose
•
This
room
is
intended
for
guests
only
.
This
room
is
intended
for
guests
only
.
•
The
safety
instructions
are
intended
for
all
employees
.
The
safety
instructions
are
intended
for
all
employees
.
recommend
verb
to
say
that
someone
or
something
is
good
or
suitable
so
other
people
will
choose
or
use
it
•
I
highly
recommend
this
little
Italian
restaurant
;
the
pasta
is
delicious
.
I
highly
recommend
this
little
Italian
restaurant
;
the
pasta
is
delicious
.
•
Our
teacher
recommended
a
fascinating
history
book
for
us
to
read
over
the
summer
.
Our
teacher
recommended
a
fascinating
history
book
for
us
to
read
over
the
summer
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
‘
recommendare
’
meaning
‘
commit
to
one
’
s
care
again
’,
from
‘
re-
’ (
again
)
+
‘
commendare
’ (
commit
,
entrust
).
verb
to
advise
someone
that
a
particular
action
is
the
best
thing
to
do
•
Doctors
recommend
that
you
rest
for
at
least
a
week
after
the
operation
.
Doctors
recommend
that
you
rest
for
at
least
a
week
after
the
operation
.
•
I
would
recommend
taking
the
train
instead
of
driving
during
rush
hour
.
I
would
recommend
taking
the
train
instead
of
driving
during
rush
hour
.
verb
to
make
someone
or
something
attractive
or
suitable
for
a
particular
purpose
•
His
honesty
recommended
him
for
the
position
of
treasurer
.
His
honesty
recommended
him
for
the
position
of
treasurer
.
•
The
cottage's
beautiful
view
recommends
it
to
anyone
seeking
a
peaceful
retreat
.
The
cottage's
beautiful
view
recommends
it
to
anyone
seeking
a
peaceful
retreat
.
extend
verb
to
make
something
longer
,
larger
,
or
last
for
a
greater
amount
of
time
•
She
asked
the
architect
to
extend
the
balcony
so
it
could
fit
a
small
table
.
She
asked
the
architect
to
extend
the
balcony
so
it
could
fit
a
small
table
.
•
Because
of
the
snowstorm
,
the
teacher
extended
the
homework
deadline
by
two
days
.
Because
of
the
snowstorm
,
the
teacher
extended
the
homework
deadline
by
two
days
.
From
Latin
extendere
,
from
ex-
“
out
”
+
tendere
“
stretch
”.
verb
to
continue
or
reach
over
a
particular
distance
,
area
,
or
period
of
time
•
The
Great
Wall
of
China
extends
for
thousands
of
kilometers
across
rugged
mountains
.
The
Great
Wall
of
China
extends
for
thousands
of
kilometers
across
rugged
mountains
.
•
The
music
festival
extends
over
two
full
weeks
each
summer
.
The
music
festival
extends
over
two
full
weeks
each
summer
.
Same
Latin
root
as
other
senses
:
extendere
“
stretch
out
”.
verb
to
straighten
or
stretch
out
a
limb
or
part
of
the
body
•
He
extended
his
hand
to
help
her
climb
the
steep
steps
.
He
extended
his
hand
to
help
her
climb
the
steep
steps
.
•
The
yoga
instructor
told
everyone
to
extend
their
arms
overhead
and
breathe
deeply
.
The
yoga
instructor
told
everyone
to
extend
their
arms
overhead
and
breathe
deeply
.
Links
to
Latin
tendere
“
stretch
”,
illustrating
the
physical
act
.
verb
to
offer
something
such
as
help
,
thanks
,
or
an
invitation
in
a
formal
or
polite
way
•
The
company
extended
a
warm
welcome
to
the
new
interns
at
the
reception
.
The
company
extended
a
warm
welcome
to
the
new
interns
at
the
reception
.
•
We
would
like
to
extend
our
sincere
thanks
for
your
generous
donation
.
We
would
like
to
extend
our
sincere
thanks
for
your
generous
donation
.
Derived
from
the
idea
of
‘
stretching
out
’
one
’
s
hand
to
give
something
,
hence
to
offer
formally
.
defend
verb
to
protect
someone
or
something
from
harm
,
danger
,
or
attack
•
The
knight
raised
his
shield
to
defend
the
village
from
invaders
.
The
knight
raised
his
shield
to
defend
the
village
from
invaders
.
•
A
sturdy
umbrella
can
defend
you
against
heavy
summer
rain
.
A
sturdy
umbrella
can
defend
you
against
heavy
summer
rain
.
From
Latin
‘
defendere
’
meaning
‘
to
ward
off
,
protect
’.
verb
in
team
sports
,
to
try
to
stop
the
opposing
side
from
scoring
•
The
goalkeeper
leaped
to
defend
against
the
penalty
kick
.
The
goalkeeper
leaped
to
defend
against
the
penalty
kick
.
•
Our
team
needs
to
defend
better
in
the
second
half
.
Our
team
needs
to
defend
better
in
the
second
half
.
Sports
writers
began
using
‘
defend
’
for
preventing
scores
in
the
late
19th
century
.
verb
to
speak
or
act
in
support
of
someone
or
something
,
especially
when
they
are
criticized
or
accused
•
The
lawyer
promised
to
defend
his
client
vigorously
in
court
.
The
lawyer
promised
to
defend
his
client
vigorously
in
court
.
•
She
went
on
television
to
defend
the
new
policy
against
criticism
.
She
went
on
television
to
defend
the
new
policy
against
criticism
.
The
sense
of
‘
argue
in
favor
’
developed
from
the
physical
idea
of
protection
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
.
verb
to
try
to
win
again
a
title
,
position
,
or
record
that
you
already
hold
•
The
champion
boxer
will
defend
his
title
next
Saturday
.
The
champion
boxer
will
defend
his
title
next
Saturday
.
•
She
trained
all
year
to
defend
her
marathon
crown
.
She
trained
all
year
to
defend
her
marathon
crown
.
This
sporting
sense
grew
from
‘
protect
what
one
has
’
in
the
early
20th
century
.
trend
noun
something
fashionable
or
popular
for
a
period
of
time
•
Wearing
brightly
colored
socks
has
become
a
popular
trend
among
teenagers
this
year
.
Wearing
brightly
colored
socks
has
become
a
popular
trend
among
teenagers
this
year
.
•
The
fashion
blogger
posted
photos
of
the
latest
streetwear
trends
.
The
fashion
blogger
posted
photos
of
the
latest
streetwear
trends
.
Extended
from
the
earlier
sense
of
‘
direction
’
to
‘
direction
of
taste
’,
especially
in
20th-century
fashion
and
media
.
noun
a
general
direction
or
pattern
in
which
something
develops
or
changes
over
time
•
Over
the
past
decade
,
there
has
been
a
clear
upward
trend
in
global
smartphone
use
.
Over
the
past
decade
,
there
has
been
a
clear
upward
trend
in
global
smartphone
use
.
•
The
scientist
pointed
at
a
graph
showing
a
downward
trend
in
the
bird
population
.
The
scientist
pointed
at
a
graph
showing
a
downward
trend
in
the
bird
population
.
From
Middle
English
,
borrowed
from
Old
English
trendan
“
to
roll
,
turn
”,
later
shifting
to
the
idea
of
turning
or
moving
in
a
certain
direction
.
verb
to
become
very
popular
or
widely
discussed
,
especially
on
social
media
,
for
a
short
time
•
After
the
movie
release
,
the
actor's
name
began
to
trend
on
social
media
.
After
the
movie
release
,
the
actor's
name
began
to
trend
on
social
media
.
•
The
song
was
trending
worldwide
by
midnight
.
The
song
was
trending
worldwide
by
midnight
.
Verbal
use
developed
in
the
late
20th
century
with
the
rise
of
internet
statistics
that
marked
items
‘
trending
’
upward
in
attention
.
pretend
verb
to
act
or
behave
as
if
something
is
true
when
it
is
not
,
often
to
deceive
or
for
fun
•
Maria
closed
her
eyes
and
pretended
she
was
on
a
sunny
beach
while
waiting
at
the
bus
stop
.
Maria
closed
her
eyes
and
pretended
she
was
on
a
sunny
beach
while
waiting
at
the
bus
stop
.
•
The
little
boy
put
a
towel
around
his
neck
and
pretended
to
be
a
superhero
.
The
little
boy
put
a
towel
around
his
neck
and
pretended
to
be
a
superhero
.
depending
verb
continuously
relying
on
someone
or
something
for
what
you
need
or
for
something
to
happen
•
The
villagers
are
depending on
the
river
for
fresh
water
.
The
villagers
are
depending on
the
river
for
fresh
water
.
•
During
the
hike
,
we
were
depending on
our
map
to
find
the
right
path
.
During
the
hike
,
we
were
depending on
our
map
to
find
the
right
path
.
Present
participle
of
the
verb
“
depend
,”
which
comes
from
Latin
dependere
meaning
“
to
hang
down
”
or
“
be
contingent
on
.”