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Type Words
Synonyms attendant, attender
Type of help, assistant, supporter, helper
Has types varlet, baggageman, batman, bellboy, bellhop, bellman, bridesmaid, caddie, checker, companion, courtier, cupbearer, equerry, escort, esquire, famulus, flight attendant, gallant, gillie, golf caddie, groomsman, hospital attendant, lifeguard, lifesaver, linkboy, linkman, litter-bearer, loader, maid of honor, matron of honor, orderly, page, racker, rocker, rouser, second, servitor, squire, steward, stretcher-bearer, trainbearer, arouser, waker
Derivation tend
Type Words
Synonyms legal tender, stamp
Type of medium of exchange, monetary system
Has types food stamp
Type Words
Synonyms cutter, pinnace, ship's boat
Type of boat
Has types gig
Type Words
Synonyms untoughened
Derivation tenderness


tender feet.
Type Words
Synonyms bid, offer
Has types underbid, overbid, by-bid, subscribe, outbid
Type Words
Synonyms raw, sensitive, sore
Derivation tenderness


the tender spot on his jaw.
Type Words
Synonyms bid
Type of offering, offer
Has types buyout bid, overbid
Type Words
Synonyms tenderise, tenderize
Type of alter, change, modify


tenderize meat.
Type Words
Synonyms affectionate, fond, lovesome
Derivation tenderness


a tender glance.
Type Words
Synonyms crank, cranky, tippy
Type Words
Synonyms supply ship
Type of ship
Type Words
Type of railcar, railway car, railroad car, car
Type Words
Derivation tenderize


tender beef.
Type Words
Derivation tenderness


a tender heart.
a tender smile.
tender loving care.
tender memories.
a tender mother.
Type Words
Type of proffer, offer
Type Words
Type of present, give, gift
Type Words


tender green shoots.
Type Words


at a tender age.

Examples of tender

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Cook on high 6 to 7 hours or on low 9 to 10 hours, until brisket is fork-tender.
From the stltoday.com
The stew was deeply flavored and complex, and the beans were tender and nuanced.
From the stltoday.com
For the reader, this light and tender mood is darkened by a sense of foreboding.
From the washingtontimes.com
At my tender old age this has become a huge help to my daily surfing experience.
From the ocregister.com
Reduce heat, cook partially covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
From the kansas.com
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
From the kansas.com
Slugs and snails will chew on tender flower spikes and buds of orchids outdoors.
From the sfgate.com
Add gnocchi and simmer until they are cooked through and tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
From the post-gazette.com
McNeill sat out training camp and the first two games before signing the tender.
From the charlotteobserver.com
More examples
  • Given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality; "a tender heart"; "a tender smile"; "tender loving care"; "tender memories"; "a tender mother"
  • Offer or present for acceptance
  • Something that can be used as an official medium of payment
  • Attendant: someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
  • Offer: propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
  • Sensitive: hurting; "the tender spot on his jaw"
  • "Tender" is a song by English alternative rock band Blur. It is the first track on Blur's sixth album 13 and was also released as the lead single before the album's release. The single reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart - kept off #1 by Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time".
  • Tender (formerly Until the Violence Stops) is a London-based charitable organisation that works to prevent domestic violence. Founded in 2003, Tender delivers educational violence prevention programmes to secondary schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and youth centres throughout Greater London.
  • Tender is a compilation album by British rock artists Wishbone Ash, released in May 2008 by the Talking Elephant label. It features mellow songs by the band and complements the album Tough, featuring a compilation of rock numbers, that was released at the same time.