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tender
01
caring, affectionate, and compassionate toward others
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having or displaying warmth or affection
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(of food) easy to chew or cut
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painful, uncomfortable, or sensitive upon physical contact
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young and immature
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physically untoughened
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(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
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(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
Tender
01
ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
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a boat for communication between ship and shore
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a car attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water
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a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
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someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
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something that can be used as an official medium of payment
Example
The tender mother soothes her child's fears with gentle words and loving embraces.
The braised lamb shanks were incredibly tender, falling off the bone with ease.
He prepared a delicious pork hock stew, with tender chunks of meat, vegetables, and a savory broth.
The chunky tomato soup was full of large, tender pieces of vegetables and herbs.
The pie had a warm apple filling, with tender apples cooked in cinnamon and sugar.
