Top synonyms for “tender”: affectionate, attendant, attender, bid, bid, crank, cranky, cutter, and 32 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
- (noun)a boat for communication between ship and shore
- (noun)car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
- (noun)a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
- (noun)someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
- (noun)something that can be used as an official medium of payment
- (verb)make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer“tenderize meat”
- (verb)make a tender of; in legal settlements
- (verb)offer or present for acceptance
- (verb)propose a payment“The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting”
- (adjective)(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition“tender green shoots”
- (adjective)having or displaying warmth or affection“affectionate children”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "tender"?
Common synonyms for "tender" include affectionate, attendant, attender, bid, bid, crank. Our thesaurus lists 40 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "tender"?
Antonyms for "tender" include tough. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "tender" mean?
ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
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