have a tendency to do something
1tendency */*/ — UK [ˈtendənsɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms tendency : singular tendency plural tendencies Get it right: tendency: When a verb comes after tendency, use the pattern tendency to do something (not tendency of doing something ): Wrong: …the… …
2tendency — ten|den|cy [ tendənsi ] noun count ** 1. ) a strong chance that something will happen in a particular way: a tendency (for someone/something) to do something: There s a tendency for a new manager to make changes. have a tendency to do something:… …
3tendency — noun (C) 1 a probability that you will develop, think or behave in a certain way (+ to/towards): Some people may inherit a tendency to alcoholism. | have a tendency to do sth (=often do something and be more likely to do it than other people):… …
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5be apt to do something — phrase to have a tendency to do something They are apt to become a little careless if you don’t watch them carefully. The cars were old and apt to break down. Thesaurus: habits and habitual behavioursynonym Main entry: apt …
6be apt to do something — to have a tendency to do something They are apt to become a little careless if you don t watch them carefully. The cars were old and apt to break down …
7tendency — ten|den|cy W3S3 [ˈtendənsi] n plural tendencies [Date: 1600 1700; : Medieval Latin; Origin: tendentia, from Latin tendere; TEND] 1.) if someone or something has a tendency to do or become a particular thing, they are likely to do or become it a… …
8something — 1. an alcoholic drink You may be asked if you would like a little something, although the amount may turn out to be substantial if you accept. Also as something short, moist, or for the thirst: May we offer you something? Birkenhead… …
9lean to something — ˈlean to/towards/toward sth derived to have a tendency to prefer sth, especially a particular opinion or interest • The UK leant towards the US proposal. Main entry: ↑leanderived …
10lean towards something — ˈlean to/towards/toward sth derived to have a tendency to prefer sth, especially a particular opinion or interest • The UK leant towards the US proposal. Main entry: ↑leanderived …
