tender

Definition

  • verb: to give or offer (something, such as a payment or a letter)
  • verb: to make tender
  • adjective: very loving and gentle
  • adjective: having a soft or yielding texture
  • + 'for'
  • synonyms: consideration, soften, delicate

Examples

  • Soon after France adopted the euro, the French franc ceased to be 'legal tender'.

  • We 'tendered for' [=('US') 'bid for'] the job/contract.

  • an antique chair that needs some 'tender loving care'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Okay, I know, I know. I'm sorry. I know it's a little tender. Hmm. Okay, let's try your voice now. "My name is Katniss Everdeen. I'm from district ." My... (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
  • (..) ( giggles ) Hey, you're good. ( sighs ) Be relaxed, be relaxed, be relaxed. Roz, my tender, oozing blossom you're looking fabulous today. Is that a new haircut? Come on, tell me. (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.
  • (..) eat what I throw away. They got a name for that, Jules. It's called a bum. And without a job, a residence, or legal tender... that's what you're going to be, man. You're going to be a fucking bum. Look, my friend, this is just (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction