Tend/Tend to
Hello,
Do the sentences below sound okay?
- The doctors were tending the wounded/The doctors were tending to the wounded.
- The nurse tended his wounds/The nurse tended to his wounds.
I lean toward "tend to", but I see that "tend" is used too. I think I'd almost always say "tend to one's wounds" and "tend to someone who's injured". Is there any difference in meaning and are both versions acceptable?
Thank you.
Top answer
, while 'tend to' is more commonly reserved for other situations ('tend to business', etc).
- , while 'tend to' is more commonly reserved for other situations ('tend to business', etc).
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I suggest that 'tend + noun' applies specifically to injuries, patients, etc., while 'tend to' is more commonly reserved for other situations ('tend to business', etc).
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