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Moderatetender
The correct spelling is tender.
How to pronounce tender
/ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/
nounIPA: /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/
Say it like: Ten-der
The correct spelling is tender. Care, kind concern, regard. For example: "tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit"
Usage Examples
“tender plants; tender flesh; tender fruit”
“Suzanne was such a tender mother to her children.”
“tender expressions; tender expostulations; a tender strain”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Care, kind concern, regard.
- 2.The inner flight muscle (pectoralis minor) of poultry.
- 3.Someone who tends or waits on someone.
- 4.A railroad car towed behind a steam engine to carry fuel and water.
- 5.A naval ship that functions as a mobile base for other ships.
adjective
- 1.Sensitive or painful to the touch.
- 2.Easily bruised or injured; not firm or hard; delicate.
- 3.Physically weak; not able to endure hardship.
- 4.(of food) Soft and easily chewed.
- 5.Sensible to impression and pain; easily pained.
adverb
- 1.Tenderly
verb
- 1.To make tender or delicate; to weaken.
- 2.To feel tenderly towards; to regard fondly or with consideration.
- 3.To work on a tender.
- 4.To offer, to give.
- 5.To offer a payment, as at sales or auctions.
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