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Definition of tender:

  • (noun) something used as an official medium of payment
  • (noun) someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
  • (noun) a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
  • (noun) car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
  • (noun) a boat for communication between ship and shore
  • (noun) ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
  • (verb) offer or present for acceptance
  • (verb) propose a payment;
  • (verb) make a tender of; in legal settlements
  • (adjective) given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "a tender mother"
  • (adjective) easy to cut or chew; "tender beef"
  • (adjective) physically untoughened; "tender feet"
  • (adjective) hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
  • (adjective) young and immature; "at a tender age"
  • (adjective) (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition; "tender green shoots"

Sentence Examples:

Tender and fresh, they have little or no exercise.

Put in the meat and cook slowly until tender.

He is entirely unworthy your protection and tender sympathy.

A vote of thanks was then tendered the donor.

He made a slight bow and tendered the paper.

The early morning sunshine gave it a tender glow.

He would have broken that tender heart I loved.

When breast meat is tender, bird is sufficiently cooked.

Cook the skinned onions in boiling water until tender.

Add garlic and onion; cook until onion becomes tender.

His brown eyes held a tender expression of kindness.

Put it in cold water and boil until tender.

Cover and cook slowly until the potatoes are tender.

Anon the field was seen Bedeck'd in tender green.

There is one tender memory of this distressing scene.

What a tender, melancholy charm is in such partings!

Hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies?

Repeated the Mayor, with a sort of tender exclamation.

Bless you, she's the most tender-hearted little creature alive.

It is the tender-hearted who show charity in kindness.

The Tender-hearted gave a great impetus to the shop.

Both children rose to receive her tender kisses affectionately.

He shut his eyes and imagined the tender scene.

He took the cup she tendered, looking at her.

She whispered, with a tender look in her eyes.

There were also a few tenders and small boats.

Love that takes a tender tone Lights his grave.

The next day Elisha Boone bade Kate a tender farewell.

She felt subtly softened and tender towards him.

My grandmother cherished his memory with tender regret.

Shortly after that the tender rounded the point.

You are so tender now; think where you are, sweet.

She felt very tender toward Peter that day.

Scarborough, has made no tender to me of any information.

Long, slow cooking is required to make the meat tender.

She knows my tender spots, and protects them.

The lady was young, and tender and timid.

He is tender of his servant in sickness and age.

And her mouth was half-smiling, and very tender.

Boil till tender, half an hour or a little more.

Five years of tender care have done wonders for her.

Love is generally described, I believe, as the tender passion.

The package Bart tendered was thin and flat.

She was hungry, and the steak was tender.

Whispered Rhoda, but her smile was very tender.

Male Provider, your tender feelings will have to be hurt.

Then his deep, tender tones broke the silence.

I will not press you if your conscience is tender.

I wanted to be able to tender him the goods.

Cover with boiling water and simmer until tender.

Tender hands pull Flora from beneath the table.

Her heart went out in a wave of tender sympathy.

Something sweet and tender had taken its place.

That would break that little tender brother's heart.

"Let's help him find those tender young carrots!"

He spoke gently, with a tender note in his voice.

Balthasar gave him a look thoughtful as it was tender.

Tender affection is like a beautiful flower: it needs cultivation.

Never had I seen her so tender or so gentle.

Yes, it really is too bad about your tender heart.

And no watching could be more tender, or more complete.

I had no idea they were so soft and tender.

With tender surprise and busy with the roses.

There is some soft, tender grass to cool your lips.

With tender fingers she touched the wounded foot.

She was always tender and loving and true.

His tender attentions had completely won my heart.

No trace was left of it or of its tender.

Brown was the most present, the most tender.

Why do you not have them tender like your squashes?

Cried Jane, watching Lola's flight with tender eyes.

How tender and lovely was this young wife!

He did it all in a tender tone and departed.

We know that we are touching on a tender subject.

Sixteen, began to have some idea of the tender passion.

Winifred's tender little heart was filled with compassion.

Although you are too tender to tell me, I know!

I only say I should not have been so tender-hearted.

What a tender letter I have for you to read!

What unspeakable pangs her most tender heart experienced!

What unspeakable pangs her most tender heart experienced!

Move them about until they are cooked a little tender.

The kiss was unusually tender, given and received.

Let boil or simmer about one hour, or until tender.

Uncle Mathew felt kind and tender-hearted towards her.

This discovery he made at the tender age of nine.

The affection between the two was very tender.

She has saved my life, my tender lover!

No more tender or significant praise has been accorded him.

We tendered our services and expect to take our chances.

He is at bottom a very tender-hearted and generous being!

She felt suddenly very tender towards her sister.

Her tender father helped her well through it.

The conception of a law of tender is quite modern.

I found the tender to be something of a philosopher.

And the tender child has accomplished the feat!

And no watching could be more tender, or more complete.

How could he be attacked in a more tender part?

Every class has its noble and tender examples.

You admit our "tender mercies" and our love of order.