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Meaning oftenderin English

tender

us//ˈtɛndər//uk//ˈtɛndə//

Pluraltenders
Comparative Adjectivetenderer
Superlative Adjectivetenderest
Past Tensetendered
Participle Verbtendering
Third Person Singulartenders

Definitions

Adjective
1. showing love; gentle and sweet
2. delicate; not firm or hard
  The flower petals were tender and easily damaged.
3. sensitive to touch; easily hurt
  Her skin was tender after the sunburn, and she avoided touching it.
4. easily chewed and soft; palatable
  The steak was tender and juicy, a perfect dish for dinner.
5. exciting concern; dear and precious
  The child was very tender and affectionate towards her little brother.
6. showing care to avoid harm; considerate
  The nurse was tender with the patient, making sure she was comfortable.
Noun
1. an offer or proposal for acceptance
  The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
2. a means of payment (cash, card, etc.)
  The store accepted various tenders, including cash and credit cards.
Verb
1. to formally offer or submit (a bid, etc.)
  The company will tender a proposal for the new project next week.
2. to offer something (payment, etc.) for consideration
  The company will tender a payment of $1000 for the services provided.

Compounds / Phrases

tenderfoots tenderhearted tenderheartedness tenderizers tenderfeet tenderheartednesses tenderloin tenderloins