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Lacking bodily or structural strength
“All tender plants need to be kept in a frost-free greenhouse or in a cool place indoors.”
Young or immature in age
“He has collected a wealth of happy memories since he joined the team at the tender age of 15.”
Inexperienced or vulnerable, typically due to one's youth
“In an act of self-sacrifice, she grasps the sword of the executioner in an attempt, by wounding herself, to save from his cruel hands the tender young child she holds to her breast.”
Gentle, kind or affectionate in manner or behavior
“There once lived a beautiful young girl. I say beautiful because she had a tender soul. Her spirit was pure.”
Showing gentleness, kindness, and affection
“She stretches out her arms, beckoning for him to join in a tender embrace.”
Provoking strong emotions
“This tender story about a raccoon that doesn't want to go to school resonates with children's lives and family rituals.”
Suggestive of lustful or amorous intentions
“His gaze moved over her in a tender caress, watching the way her hair was blowing across her shoulders in a shining tumble of red gold.”
Not harsh in nature or effect
“They have a tender approach to the sensitive heather flowers, humming a sweet, persuasive song whilst tentatively stroking the bell-like petals to seek admittance.”
Painful when touched
“Changing the dressing on my war wounds was as good a way as any to judge a nurse, for my wounds were tender and sore in the extreme.”
Requiring tact or careful handling
“His bluster was utterly inappropriate for what was already a very tender and awkward situation.”
(of food) Easy to chew
“The tender lamb, with its slight edge of gaminess, is a perfect match for the meaty smokiness of the eggplant.”
Arousing or characterized by intense feeling
(of produce) Deliciously juicy and tender from having been ripened
Relaxed or leisurely
Overly sensitive to criticism
Full of, or evocative of, expression or emotion
Susceptible to being attacked or compromised
Easily influenced or persuaded
Of or resembling silk, especially in being soft, fine, and lustrous
Thoroughly cooked
Delicious and pleasing to taste
Susceptible to being attacked or compromised
Not hard or firm to touch
An offer to carry out work or make a purchase
“When Thomson Directories submitted their tender for the GPO contract, they proposed a drastic revision of the 154 telephone directories in Britain.”
A monetary amount quoted for a piece of work
“The amount quoted in the tender shall be understood to be the sum payable monthly.”
A means of payment, such as currency
“Its value would depend on its being made legal tender, and that use as legal tender would be better fulfilled by paper money.”
A formal request submitted to an authority, institution, or organization
The act of presenting or submitting a formal or official document
A person who works the land or who keeps livestock, especially on a farm
A person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place
To put forward for consideration or acceptance
“She stated at the end that she would have no option but to tender her resignation with immediate effect.”
To make a formal written offer to carry out work or make a purchase
“A joint venture company was formed specifically to tender for the project.”
To present formally for discussion or consideration
To give or award something to someone, especially publicly or formally
To yield or produce as a result of an investment of money, time or effort
To appoint a person to a position
In a tender or affectionate way
“Love me tender, love me sweet.”
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