tend to

conduct or comport oneself v play a role or part v discharge one's duties v pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind v be suitable for theatrical performance v have an effect or outcome

have within v extend to a certain degree v continue or extend v be necessarily associated with or result in or involve v win in an election v include, as on a list v behave in a certain manner v have on hand v include as the content

so tight as to tend to choke

To extend through the same space or time with another; to extend to the same degree.

the Costco worker who checks your receipt as you leave > Costcops pretend to confirm what you've bought.