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tender

/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Soft and supple; easily handled or influenced.

    - "The tender leaves of the lettuce are delicious in salads."
    - "The musician played a tender and moving rendition of the song."
    - "The chef used a tenderizing mallet to prepare the steak."
  • verb

    2. To treat or care for gently.

    - "The nurse tenderly cared for the sick child."
    - "The parents tendered their condolences to the grieving family."
    - "The company tendered its resignation to the board of directors."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɛn.də/



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  2. /ˈtɛn.də/



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  3. /ˈtɛn.də/



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  5. /ˈtɛn.də/



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Synonyms

nesh , dinghy , offer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tender
ender , sender , pender , lender , bender , mender
Homophones
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  1. tender (English) : 1. A person or company that submits a bid or proposal for a contract.

Variants
List of all variants of tender that leads to same result
tender , tenderer , tenderest , tenderly , tendered , tendering , tenders , tender-minded , tender offer , tender loving care
Forms
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tenderly, tenderness

Etymology
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Old English 'tendern' meaning 'to stretch, to extend' or 'to care for', from the Proto-Germanic root 'ten-' meaning 'to stretch'. The modern meaning of 'tender' as 'soft' or 'gentle' likely developed from the idea of treating something with care.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'tender' is also used in finance to describe a payment made before the due date.

  2. In ancient Rome, the term 'tender' was used to describe a type of bread that was soft and tender.

  3. The word 'tender' is related to the word 'tendon', which is a thick band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.

Related Concepts
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  1. sensitivity: The ability to be easily affected or moved by things. Tender and sensitive individuals are deeply empathetic and have a strong emotional response to their surroundings and the actions of others.

  2. care: The act of providing for the needs of someone or something. Tendering care to someone or something requires attention, compassion, and dedication.

Culture
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In literature, 'tender' is often used to describe emotions and relationships. For example, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Desdemona speaks of her love for Othello as being 'tender and fond'. In art, the term 'tender' is used to describe paintings that depict tender moments or emotions. In music, 'tender' ballads express deep emotions and are often associated with romance and love.

How to Memorize "tender"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a soft, delicate flower being handled gently by a caring gardener. Imagine the petals opening up as the gardener tenderly touches them.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tender' with the feeling of being cared for or the act of caring for someone or something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tender is the care' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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