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tender

 

[ ˈtɛndər ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in relationships

showing gentleness, kindness, and affection towards someone; having a gentle and loving nature

Synonyms

affectionate, caring, gentle, loving

Examples of usage

  • He was always so tender and caring towards his partner.
  • She gave him a tender hug to show her affection.
Context #2 | Adjective

meat

easy to cut or chew; not tough

Synonyms

juicy, soft, succulent

Examples of usage

  • The steak was cooked perfectly, so it was tender and juicy.
  • The chef recommended marinating the meat to make it more tender.
Context #3 | Verb

offer

to present or formally offer something, especially for acceptance or rejection

Synonyms

offer, present, propose

Examples of usage

  • He tendered his resignation to the company.
  • The government tendered a contract for the construction project.

Translations

Translations of the word "tender" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tender

🇮🇳 निविदा

🇩🇪 zart

🇮🇩 lembut

🇺🇦 ніжний

🇵🇱 przetarg

🇯🇵 やさしい

🇫🇷 tendre

🇪🇸 tierno

🇹🇷 ihale

🇰🇷 부드러운

🇸🇦 عطاء

🇨🇿 nabídka

🇸🇰 ponuka

🇨🇳 温柔

🇸🇮 nežen

🇮🇸 útboð

🇰🇿 тендер

🇬🇪 ტენდერი

🇦🇿 tender

🇲🇽 tierno

Etymology

The word 'tender' has its roots in Latin, coming from the word 'tener', meaning 'soft, delicate'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the idea of gentleness and care, as seen in its usage today. It has evolved to encompass various contexts, from relationships to the tenderness of meat. The versatility of 'tender' reflects its rich history and adaptability in language.

See also: distend, tend, tendencies, tendency, tending, tension, untended.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,793, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.