Definition of tender - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
foodsoft and easy to chew
- The steak was cooked to be tender.
2.
affectionateshowing warmth and affection
- She gave him a tender smile.
3.
medicalsensitive or painful when touched
- The bruise on my arm is tender.
4.
sensitive matterrequiring tact or careful handling
- The discussion on politics was a tender topic..
5.
fragilityeasily damaged or delicate
- Handle the tender flowers with care.
6.
youthyoung and vulnerable
- The tender age of five is quite impressionable..
Noun
1.
businessTECH. UK formal offer to supply goods or servicesTECH. UK
- The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
2.
caretakersomeone who tends or takes care of something
- The bar tender ensured everyone had drinks..
3.
maritimeDated small boat used to service ships at anchorDated
- The crew lowered the tender to reach the nearby ship..
4.
cookingTECH. US the inner flight muscle of poultryTECH. US
- The chef prepared a chicken tender for dinner.
5.
navyDated naval ship serving as a mobile baseDated
- The fleet was supported by a tender.
6.
rail transportDated UK vehicle attached to locomotive for fuel and waterDated UK
- The steam engine was followed by a tender.
Verb
1.
formal offerTECH. offer formally for acceptance or considerationTECH.
- The company tendered a bid for the project.
2.
financeTECH. offer money or goods to settle a debtTECH.
- He tendered the payment at the auction.
3.
careful treatmentRare treat with care and gentlenessRare
- She tendered the injured bird back to health.
Images of tender
small boat used to service ships at anchor 
the inner flight muscle of poultry 
naval ship serving as a mobile base 
vehicle attached to locomotive for fuel and water
Expressions with tender
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young age characterized by vulnerability or innocence
At the tender age of five, she started school.
kind and gentle treatment
The nurse's tender mercies comforted the sick child.
used to show someone did something when very young in years
She published her first novel at the tender age of 18.
deep-fried strip of chicken without bones or skin
I ordered chicken tenders for lunch.
early period in life when someone is very young
She learned to read in her tender years.
being looked after gently and kindly by someone
The puppy is in Maria's tender care now.
receiving gentle and loving attention from someone
The rescued puppy is in tender care now.
gentle, loving, and attentive care for someone or something
The puppy needed some tender loving care after being rescued.
using a formal bidding process for contracts
The project was awarded by tender.
public announcement inviting companies to submit bids for a contract
The council published a tender notice for road maintenance services.
formally submit a resignation letter to an employer
She decided to tender her resignation to the board.
young and soft growth on a plant
The tender bud appeared on the tree in early spring.
formal invitation for suppliers to submit bids
The company issued a call to tender for the new project.
formal request for bids on a project
The company issued an invitation to tender for the new bridge.
formal invitation to submit bids for a project
The company issued a tender call for the new bridge.
invite bids for a project or service
The city council put out to tender the new bridge construction.
multiple payment methods in one transaction
The store allows split tender for purchases over $50.
showing gentle care and easily feeling sympathy
She is a tender-hearted friend who always helps others.
available for companies to submit bids
The new bridge project is out to tender.
open bidding process where organizations invite offers for contracts
The city announced a public tender for the new bridge project.
formal bidding process where several suppliers compete for a contract
The project will be awarded through a competitive tender next month.
submit a formal offer for a project or contract
The company decided to make a tender for the new bridge.
bidding process where any interested supplier may submit an offer
The contract will be awarded through an international open tender.
money officially part of a country's currency
The new banknote is now legal tender in the region.
Origin of tender
Old French, tendre (soft, delicate)
Terms with tender included in their meaning
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cooking
pork cooked slowly until tender
skin condition
looking red and feeling sore or tender
physical pain
state of being physically painful or tender
personal feelings
provoke strong reaction by bringing up a tender subject
taste
extremely tender and flavorful
gentleness
very gentle or tender
sympathy reaction
seen as causing sadness and tender concern
cooking ingredient
tender round shellfish muscle commonly eaten in seafood dishes
gentle touch
warm and tender
cooking
tender nutritious tissue from marrowbones
cooked meat
extremely tender meat easily separates from the bone
meat
tender beef steak cut from the steer's shoulder
cooking
solid fat used in baking to make pastries tender
salad greens
mix of young tender leafy greens for salads
acr: tender loving care
kindness and attention given to someone
poultry breed
small young chicken of a tender meat breed served whole
cooking
small tender cut of beef from the end of the tenderloin
tender touch
the act of touching or caressing tenderly
behavior
most kind and tender
legal tender
currency legally recognized for settling debts
medical
sore or tender spot on skin
fruit
soft and tender due to ripeness
plant
tender center of an immature artichoke flower
cooking
young ginger with tender skin and mild flavor
Examples of tender in a sentence
She prefers her vegetables tender, not crunchy. His tender words comforted her. The tender moment was captured in a photograph. My ankle is tender after the fall. The area around the cut feels tender. The negotiations were a tender matter for both parties.
His tender feelings were easily hurt by criticism. The tender leaves were damaged by the storm. She touched the tender skin gently. At the tender age of three, she started reading. The tender years of childhood are precious. They won the tender to supply school uniforms. A tender was issued for the new IT infrastructure. The garden tender watered the plants daily. The ship's tender was responsible for maintenance. The tender was ready to transport the goods. They used the tender to ferry passengers ashore. She ordered a plate of crispy tenders. The restaurant is famous for its spicy tenders. A tender accompanied the battleship on its mission. The sailors transferred supplies from the tender. The tender carried enough coal for the long journey. Without the tender, the train couldn't travel far. She tendered her resignation to the board. He tendered an apology for his mistake. She tendered her resignation with a heavy heart. They tendered an offer for the old house. He tendered the fragile vase with utmost care. The nurse tendered the wound with gentle hands.
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- French:tendre, soumission, ...
- German:zart, Angebot, ...
- Italian:tenero, appalto, ...
- Spanish:tierno, licitación, ...
- Portuguese:tenro, proposta, ...
- Chinese:嫩, 投标, ...
- Japanese:柔らかい, 入札, ...
- Arabic:طَرِيّ, مُناقَصَة, ...
- Hebrew:רַךְ, מִכְרָז, ...
- Russian:нежный, тендер, ...
- Ukrainian:м'який, тендер, ...
- Hindi:नरम, निविदा, ...
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