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(law) To make a (id=offer) of; to offer or tender.

(auxiliary) To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.

To contribute ''to'' or ''toward'' some outcome.

(with ''to'') To look after (e.g. an ill person.)

To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.

To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.

(obsolete) To await; to expect.

(obsolete) To be attentive to; to note carefully; to attend to.

(nautical) To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.

(dialectal) To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.