tender

adjective
UK: /ˈtendər/
US: /ˈtendər/

  1. Gentle, loving, and kind.

    1. He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
    2. The nurse was very tender when she changed the patient's bandage.

  2. Easy to cut or chew; not tough.

    1. This steak is so tender I can cut it with a fork.
    2. The chef uses a special marinade to make the meat more tender.

  3. Painful or sore to the touch.

    1. My arm is still tender after the shot.
    2. The doctor examined the area and found it to be very tender.

Synonyms

submit bid kind soft offer delicate gentle caring affectionate
tender verb

  1. To offer or present something formally.

    1. They had to tender their resignation after the scandal.
    2. The company decided to tender a bid for the construction project.

  2. To give or offer something, such as money, in payment.

    1. I tendered a twenty-dollar bill for the purchase.
    2. You must tender exact payment or they may refuse your offer.
tender noun

  1. A formal offer, especially for a job or contract.

    1. The company submitted a tender for the building contract.
    2. The government is inviting tenders for the new railway line project.

  2. Money or payment offered or used.

    1. This shop accepts only legal tender.
    2. The museum accepts online payments as legal tender for entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tender" in English means: Gentle, loving, and kind., Easy to cut or chew; not tough., Painful or sore to the touch..

The phonetic transcription of "tender" is /ˈtendər/ in British English and /ˈtendər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tender": submit, bid, kind, soft, offer, delicate, gentle, caring, affectionate.

Example usage of "tender": "He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.". More examples on the page.