tender
Произношение: [ˈtɛndər]
Контекст: «emotional»
(adjective) feeling or showing kindness and care. If something is tender, it usually shows warmth or gentleness, like when you hug a friend who’s feeling sad.
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She gave him a tender smile when he felt down.
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He was not tender at all; he yelled instead of being gentle.
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Why do you think she was so tender with her baby brother?
Контекст: «food»
(adjective) describing food that is soft and easy to chew. Like when you have a perfectly cooked chicken that isn’t hard or dry.
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The steak was very tender and melted in my mouth.
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The bread was tough, not at all tender like I expected.
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Is the chicken tender enough for little kids to eat?
Контекст: «offer or submit»
(verb) to offer something formally or to present a proposal. This is usually used when giving a bid for a job or submitting a proposal.
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He decided to tender his application for the job position.
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She didn’t tender her resignation because she wanted to stay.
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Did you tender any suggestions for the project?
Контекст: «money or payment»
(noun) something used as money for payment, such as coins or bills. It’s what you give someone when buying something.
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He paid for the ice cream with cash tender.
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Credit cards are not considered tender in this store.
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What type of tender do you prefer to use when paying?