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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  1. offers
  2. gives
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  • Fans have traveled from around the world to watch the film in IMAX 70mm, a rare film format that offers an immersive viewing experience.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Your mission is to aid the ongoing resistance, and the game offers significant freedom in how to approach mission objectives.
    — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of offers
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  • The delicate shape still nods to classic ballet flats, but the slight heel gives everything a little more polish, making the pairing feel less Sunday lunch with your nan and more Copenhagen Fashion Week.
    — Georgia Brown, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The deal gives the United States 55% effective output of the new private company, including an ownership stake and rights to buy oil at cost.
    — Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of gives
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“Tenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenders. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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