tender (EN)

adjective, noun, verb

adjective “tender”

1. soft and easy to chew or cut (used to describe food)
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   The steak was so tender it almost melted in my mouth.
2. gentle and kind; showing affection and care
   She gave her son a tender hug before he left.
3. sensitive or painful when touched
   My shoulder is still tender from the injury.
4. easily damaged or fragile; delicate
   Be careful with these tender plants—they can't survive the cold.
5. young and inexperienced
   He started his first business at the tender age of sixteen.

noun “tender”

1. an offer to supply goods or services at a set price
   The company won the tender to build the new bridge.
2. a small boat used to carry passengers or supplies to a larger ship or between the shore and the ship
   We took the tender to reach the yacht anchored offshore.
3. (US) a strip of chicken meat, usually breaded and fried
   The kids love chicken tenders with their fries.
4. a railcar attached to a steam locomotive to carry fuel and water
   The vintage steam train was pulling a large coal-filled tender.

verb “tender”

1. to make a formal offer or proposal, especially in business
   Several companies are tendering bids for the new highway project.
2. to offer or give something formally
   She tendered her resignation to the CEO.