tender

US /ˈten.dɚ/
UK /ˈten.dɚ/
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1.

soft and easy to chew or cut

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The steak was perfectly cooked and very tender.
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The young shoots of the plant are quite tender.
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toughhard
2.

sensitive or painful to the touch

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My ankle is still very tender after the sprain.
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The wound was tender to the touch.
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sorepainfulsensitive
3.

showing gentleness, kindness, or affection

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He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
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She has a very tender heart.
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gentlekindaffectionatelovingcaring
1.

an offer to do work or supply goods at a fixed price

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The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
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We invited several firms to submit tenders for the new bridge.
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bidofferproposal
2.

a small boat, especially one used to ferry people or supplies to and from a larger ship

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The passengers were transferred to the shore by the ship's tender.
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A small fishing boat served as a tender for the larger yacht.
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dinghyskifflaunch
1.

offer or present (something) formally

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He decided to tender his resignation.
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The company will tender a formal apology.
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offerpresentsubmit
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tenderize