What is tender?

Tender can have several meanings depending on the context:

1. Soft or delicate in texture, not hard or firm.
2. Showing gentleness, kindness, or affection.
3. A formal offer to supply goods or services at a stated price.
4. A cut of meat that is soft and easy to chew, typically from a young animal.

Tender can refer to several meanings:

1. Delicate or Fragile:
- Having a soft, easily injured, or easily broken quality.
- Example: "The petals of the flower are very tender."

2. Young or Immature:
- Not fully developed or mature.
- Example: "The tender shoots of the plant are easily damaged."

3. Sensitive or Emotional:
- Easily moved to sympathy or pity.
- Example: "She has a tender heart and cries easily."

4. Affectionate or Loving:
- Expressing or showing care, affection, or kindness.
- Example: "He gave her a tender kiss and held her close."

5. In Law and Business:
- A formal offer or proposal, especially for a contract or project.
- Example: "The company submitted a tender for the construction project."

6. In Cooking:
- Tenderized meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to chew.
- Example: "The steak was cooked to perfection and was very tender."

7. In Numismatics (Coin Collecting):
- A legal tender coin is a coin that is officially recognized as a medium of exchange.

8. In Finance:
- Tender offer is an offer to buy a large number of shares in a company, typically at a premium price.