tender

/tˈɛndɐ/

/ˈtɛndɝ/

[adjective] [verb] [noun]

tender

[ADJECTIVE]

having or displaying warmth or affection

synonyms : affectionate

fond

lovesome

describing food that is easy to chew or cut

antonyms : tough

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

antonyms : tough

painful, uncomfortable, or sensitive upon physical contact

synonyms : raw

sensitive

sore

young and immature

physically untoughened

synonyms : untoughened

antonyms : tough

(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

synonyms : crank

cranky

tippy

to tender

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer

synonyms : tenderise

tenderize

to present, propose, or offer something in a formal manner

make a tender of; in legal settlements

propose a payment

synonyms : bid

offer

Tender

[NOUN]

ship that usually provides supplies to other ships

synonyms : supply ship

a boat for communication between ship and shore

synonyms : cutter

pinnace

ship's boat

car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water

a formal proposal to buy at a specified price

synonyms : bid

someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

synonyms : attendant

attender

something that can be used as an official medium of payment

synonyms : legal tender

stamp

Examples

1. He prepared a delicious pork hock stew, with tender chunks of meat, vegetables, and a savory broth.

2. The tender chicken roulade was filled with spinach and cheese.

3. She carefully harvested the tender leaves of the Alexander plant for her herbal tea.

4. They roasted a tender and juicy gigot of lamb.

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