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tenders

verb

present tense third-person singular of tender
as in offers
to put before another for acceptance or consideration the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenders
  1. offers
  2. gives
Verb
  • Get a bottle of wine from the Kinderhook Bottle Shop to enjoy on the inn porch before dinner at the Mediterranean small-plate restaurant Isola (which even offers a discount for guests of the inn).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The rear camera is slightly tighter at 126 degrees, but still offers plenty of coverage behind you.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Jurors are required to follow the law as the judge gives it to them.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere blend also gives it that soft, elevated feel that makes even a basic travel outfit look a little more thoughtful.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gives
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“Tenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenders. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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