tender
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛndər]
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.
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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?