tenderer
ˈtɛndərər
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Definition of tenderer - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
softeasier to cut or chew
  • The meat became tenderer after cooking for hours.
softer
2.
gentleshowing gentleness and concern
  • She has a tenderer side when dealing with children.
gentle mild soft
3.
sensitivityRaremore sensitive to pain or touchRare
  • His injury made his arm tenderer than usual.
delicate sensitive

Noun

bidderUKperson who makes a formal offerUK
  • The tenderer submitted the lowest bid for the project.
bidder offeror
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Expressions with tenderer

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person or company whose offer for a contract is formally accepted
The successful tenderer must sign the contract within ten days.

Origin of tenderer

Latin, tener (soft, delicate)

Examples of tenderer in a sentence

  • This cut of beef is tenderer than the one we had last time.
  • His voice became tenderer when he spoke to the baby.
  • The nurse's touch was tenderer than expected.
  • The sunburn made her skin tenderer than she expected.
  • After the surgery, the area around the wound was tenderer.
  • The tenderer was chosen based on experience and cost.

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  1. French:plus tendre, soumissionnaire, ...
  2. German:zarter, Bieter, ...
  3. Italian:più tenero, offerente, ...
  4. Spanish:más tierno, licitador, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais macio, proponente, ...
  6. Chinese:嫩的, 投标人, ...
  7. Japanese:柔らかい, 入札者, ...
  8. Arabic:أطرى, مُقَدِّم عَطاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַךְ יוֹתֵר, מַצִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:более мягкий, участник торгов, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'який, учасник торгів, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक नरम, प्रस्तावक, ...
tender
ˈtɛndər

Definition of tender - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
foodsoft and easy to chew
  • The steak was cooked to be tender.
mellow soft
2.
affectionateshowing warmth and affection
  • She gave him a tender smile.
affectionate loving warmhearted
3.
medicalsensitive or painful when touched
  • The bruise on my arm is tender.
inflamed sore

Noun

1.
businessTECH.UKformal offer to supply goods or servicesTECH.UK
  • The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
bid proposal
2.
caretakersomeone who tends or takes care of something
  • The bar tender ensured everyone had drinks..
caretaker guardian

Verb

tr.
1.
formal offerTECH.offer formally for acceptance or considerationTECH.
  • The company tendered a bid for the project.
present propose submit
2.
financeTECH.offer money or goods to settle a debtTECH.
  • He tendered the payment at the auction.
offer present propose
3.
careful treatmentRaretreat with care and gentlenessRare
  • She tendered the injured bird back to health.
care for nurture pamper
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Images of tender

  • tender: small boat used to service ships at anchor
    small boat used to service ships at anchor
  • tender: the inner flight muscle of poultry
    the inner flight muscle of poultry
  • tender: naval ship serving as a mobile base
    naval ship serving as a mobile base
  • tender: vehicle attached to locomotive for fuel and water
    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.

Origin of tender

Old French, tendre (soft, delicate)

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.

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  1. French:tendre, soumission, ...
  2. German:zart, Angebot, ...
  3. Italian:tenero, appalto, ...
  4. Spanish:tierno, licitación, ...
  5. Portuguese:tenro, proposta, ...
  6. Chinese:嫩, 投标, ...
  7. Japanese:柔らかい, 入札, ...
  8. Arabic:طَرِيّ, مُناقَصَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַךְ, מִכְרָז, ...
  10. Russian:нежный, тендер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:м'який, тендер, ...
  12. Hindi:नरम, निविदा, ...

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