tender
adjective
- 1
(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
tender green shoots
- 2
having or displaying warmth or affection
affectionate children
a fond embrace
noun
- 1
ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
- 2
a boat for communication between ship and shore
- 3
car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
- 4
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
- 5
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
- 6
something that can be used as an official medium of payment
verb
- 1
make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer
tenderize meat
- 2
make a tender of; in legal settlements
- 3
offer or present for acceptance
- 4
propose a payment
The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
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