Wend/wend/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Historical Flavor Using 'wend' often evokes an older or more poetic style reminiscent of past eras of English. The knights would wend along the old forest path. Pro Tip 2/3Leisurely Progress 'Wend' implies a slower, leisurely pace rather than rushing through. They wended their way through the markets, taking in the sights. Pro Tip 3/3Journey Focus Use 'wend' to emphasize the act of traveling itself, not the destination. We will wend through the countryside, with no particular end.