tendered (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndər/
Definition
Easy to cut, chew, or break apart; soft and delicate.
Examples
The stew was so tender it fell apart with just a fork.
After a long time in the oven, the meat became incredibly tender.
She preferred her vegetables slightly tender, not mushy.
How to Use tendered
- tender to (prepositional phrase)
- To offer or present something formally, especially a bid or resignation. — "He will tender his resignation to the board next week."
- in tender years (idiom)
- At a very young age. — "She showed great talent for music even in her tender years."
- tender for (prepositional phrase)
- To make a formal offer to do work or provide a service for a stated price. — "Several companies will tender for the building contract."
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