tenders
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛndərz]
Word
Context: “offer/request”
(verb) to formally give or offer something, like a proposal to do a job or an offer to buy something. When you tender something, you are saying, 'Here is what I can do or give you.'
Example
She tendered her application for the job last week.
Example
He did not tender his offer before the deadline.
Example
Did you tender your proposal for the project?
Context: “food”
(noun) something that is soft and easy to chew, like meat or vegetables. When you describe food as tender, it means it’s not tough, and you can eat it easily.
Example
The steak was cooked perfectly, and it was very tender.
Example
The overcooked chicken was tough and not tender at all.
Example
Is the fish tender enough to eat without a knife?
Context: “finance”
(noun) a formal offer to provide goods or services at a certain price. Companies often submit tenders to win contracts and to show they can do a job for a certain amount of money.
Example
The construction company submitted a tender for the new building project.
Example
They missed the deadline for submitting their tender and lost the job.
Example
How many tenders were received for the contract?
0s0s