tender

US /ˈtɛndɚ/

UK /'tendə(r)/

B2

adjecitve

  • Gentle; with great care or consideration
  • Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched

noun

  • A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)

verb

  • To formally offer something, usually in writing

Examples

The property is to be sold by tender.

This meat is beautifully tender.