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tender

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛndər]

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Learn how to use tender in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She gave him a tender smile when he felt down.

Example

He was not tender at all; he yelled instead of being gentle.

Example

Why do you think she was so tender with her baby brother?

Context: “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.

Example

The steak was very tender and melted in my mouth.

Example

The bread was tough, not at all tender like I expected.

Example

Is the chicken tender enough for little kids to eat?

Context: “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.

Example

He decided to tender his application for the job position.

Example

She didn’t tender her resignation because she wanted to stay.

Example

Did you tender any suggestions for the project?

Context: “money or payment”

(noun) something used as money for payment, such as coins or bills. It’s what you give someone when buying something.

Example

He paid for the ice cream with cash tender.

Example

Credit cards are not considered tender in this store.

Example

What type of tender do you prefer to use when paying?

How to pronounce tender

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛndər]

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