Tender Definition
tender
adjective
- given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care"; "tender memories"; "a tender mother"
- hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
- young and immature; "at a tender age"
- having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace"
- easy to cut or chew; "tender beef"
- physically untoughened; "tender feet"
- (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
- (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition; "tender green shoots"
noun
- something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
- a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
- car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
- a boat for communication between ship and shore
- ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
verb
- offer or present for acceptance
- propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
- make a tender of; in legal settlements
- make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer; "tenderize meat"
"Tender" in song lyrics
See how tender is used in real songs:
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"Girls wanna get with me, I'm tender"
AMG -
"It's Mr. Loverboy, with a pocket full of tender"
Bizzy Bone — Come, Go, See, Know -
"I'm not the brother you thought I was pretending to be tender"
Breeze f/ Big Dad — Great Big Freak
Words that rhyme with tender
Usage tips for "tender"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tender" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tender to find words that pair well.