Capable of
Tending and capable of are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tending" instead an adjective phrase "Capable of".
Tending
Tending adjective - Having a tendency to be or act in a certain way.
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Synonyms for Tending
Capable of and tending are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable of" instead an adjective "Tending".
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Hidden Depths: Arkady is capable of mixing drinks, tending a bar, and use a espresso machine.
Source: Series / Endgame -
The latter means that they are inherently better at growing and tending plants of any kind, to the point where in ancient times earth ponies were the only pony tribe capable of producing food, and even in modern times only earth ponies have ever been seen growing anything.
Source: Heart Is an Awesome Power -
When Nolien is tending to someone's battle wounds in A Mage's Power, he has a ditty that goes along the lines of "stop the bleeding, check infection, reconnect the nerves and veins..." As a necro priest, Brother Neuro is capable of healing by directing kon from one area to where it is needed.
Source: Literature / Journey to Chaos
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