tender
adjective
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Definition of tender
(Entry 1 of 7)
2a : showing care : considerate, solicitous tender regard
b : highly susceptible to impressions or emotions : impressionable a tender conscience
3a : easily chewed : succulent
b : having a soft or yielding texture : easily broken, cut, or damaged : delicate, fragile tender feet
4a : sensitive to touch or palpation the bruise was still tender
b : sensitive to injury or insult : touchy tender pride
c : demanding careful and sensitive handling : ticklish a tender situation
d of a boat : easily tipped by an external force
5a : physically weak : not able to endure hardship
c : incapable of resisting cold : not hardy tender perennials
tender
verb (1)
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Definition of tender (Entry 2 of 7)
1 : to present for acceptance : offer tendered my resignation
2 : to make a tender of
: to make a bid or tender
Definition of tender (Entry 3 of 7)
1 : an unconditional offer of money or service in satisfaction of a debt or obligation made to save a penalty or forfeiture for nonpayment or nonperformance
2 : an offer or proposal made for acceptance: such as
a : an offer of a bid for a contract
b : tender offer
3 : something that may be offered in payment specifically : money
tender
noun (2)Definition of tender (Entry 4 of 7)
: an often breaded strip of usually breast meat chicken tenders also : the tenderloin of a chicken
tender
noun (3)
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Definition of tender (Entry 5 of 7)
: one that tends: such as
a(1) : a ship employed to attend other ships (as to supply provisions)
(2) : a boat for communication or transportation between shore and a larger ship
(3) : a warship that provides logistic support
b : a car attached to a steam locomotive for carrying a supply of fuel and water
tender
verb (2)
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Definition of tender (Entry 6 of 7)
: to become tender
tender
noun (4)Definition of tender (Entry 7 of 7)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for tender
Synonyms: Adjective
beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, humane, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tenderhearted, warmhearted
Antonyms: Adjective
atrocious, barbaric, barbarous, bestial, brutal, brute, brutish, callous, cold-blooded, cruel, fiendish, hard-hearted, heartless, inhuman, inhumane, insensate, sadistic, savage, truculent, uncompassionate, unfeeling, unkind, unkindly, unsympathetic, vicious, wanton
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Examples of tender in a Sentence
Adjective
He gave her a tender look. She was tender and loving with her new child. Cook the pasta until it is just tender. Her wrist was swollen and tender.
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From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
'Tender' and Its Not-So-Delicate History
'Tender' and Its Not-So-Delicate History
The word has "soft" roots, but is firmly planted.
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The first known use of tender was in the 13th century
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tender
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of tender
: very loving and gentle : showing affection and love for someone or something
of food : easy to chew or bite : not tough
: painful when touched
See the full definition for tender in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of tender
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : not tough a tender steak
2 : delicate sense 4 tender plants
3 : young entry 1 sense 1 He left home at a tender age.
4 : feeling or showing love
5 : very easily hurt a tender scar His tender old feet moved from one smooth rock to another. —Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows.
tender
verbKids Definition of tender (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to offer in payment
2 : to present for acceptance She tendered her resignation.
tender
nounKids Definition of tender (Entry 3 of 4)
2 : something (as money) that may be offered in payment
tender
noun
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Kids Definition of tender (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : a boat that carries passengers or freight to a larger ship
2 : a car attached to a locomotive for carrying fuel or water
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Medical Definition of tender
: sensitive to touch or palpation tender skin a tender palpable kidney
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tender
nounLegal Definition of tender
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : an act or instance of tendering
b : an unconditional offer of payment or performance (as in discharge of an obligation) that is coupled with a manifestation of willingness and ability to follow through (as by producing a check)
c : tender of delivery sufficient tender
2 : something offered in payment or performance specifically : money the proper amount of tender required — see also legal tender
tender
verbLegal Definition of tender (Entry 2 of 2)
1a : to make a tender of tender goods tender delivery tender payment tender performance
b
: to offer as an amount in settlement of a claim by an injured party against an insured
Note:
An insurance company might be obligated to tender the limits of a policy to an injured party when a higher amount is likely to be awarded at trial.
2 : to extend for acceptance or consideration (as in proof of something) especially in a proceeding tender a plea to the court tender an issue
3 : to offer for sale tender shares
: to offer securities for sale make an informed decision to tender
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