definition of
tender

[1] #1 tender a. given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care"; "tender memories"; "a tender mother". wn

[2] #2 tender v. offer or present for acceptance. wn

[3] #3 tender a. easy to cut or chew; "tender beef". wn

[4] #4 tender n. [legal tender, stamp] something that can be used as an official medium of payment. wn

[5] #5 tender v. [offer, bid] propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting". wn