Make certain
Tend and make certain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tend" instead a verb phrase "Make certain".
Tend
Tend verb - To show a liking or proneness (for something).
Make certain and tend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Make certain" instead a verb "Tend".
Both terms in one sentence
- This does make certain deaths comical as some players tend to horde ammo of all kind and it all explodes from his pockets when he is killed.
Source: Do Not Drop Your Weapon
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