Antonyms for tenders

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ten-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛn dər

Definition of tenders

Origin : "soft, easily injured," early 13c., from Old French tendre "soft, delicate, tender" (11c.), from Latin tenerem (nominative tener) "soft, delicate, of tender age," from PIE *ten- "stretch" (see tenet). Meaning "kind, affectionate, loving" first recorded c.1300. Meaning "having the delicacy of youth, immature" is attested from early 14c. Tender-hearted first recorded 1530s.

As in offer : noun proposal, suggestion
As in overture : noun introduction, approach
As in proposal : noun suggestion, presentation for action
As in quotation/quote : noun financial estimate
As in suggestion : noun advice, plan
As in bid : noun offering of money or services
As in bidding : noun offering of money, services
As in galley : noun a ship
As in shepherd : noun keeper
As in farmer : noun person who produces crops, raises animals
As in make : verb designate, appoint
As in nominate : verb designate, select
As in offer : verb present, propose for acceptance
As in pose : verb offer, put forward idea
As in present : verb introduce; demonstrate
As in proffer : verb suggest, offer
As in propose : verb suggest, present for action
As in put : verb propose; express in words
As in render : verb contribute
As in submit : verb present, offer; argue for
As in volunteer : verb offer to do something
As in yield : verb produce
As in bid : verb offer money or services
As in accord : verb give approval, grant
As in bring up : verb initiate, mention in conversation
As in propound : verb propose
As in commend : verb hand over with confidence
As in administer : verb dispense something needed
As in contribute : verb donate, provide
As in extend : verb offer
As in give : verb demonstrate, proffer

Example sentences :

Then one after the other the two tenders puffed away, packed from stem to stern.
Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson

There was a light in the cabin of the Florina, and both the tenders were alongside.
Extract from : « Desk and Debit » by Oliver Optic

Both boats were heaved to, and Mr. Whippleton put off in one of the tenders.
Extract from : « Desk and Debit » by Oliver Optic

Yet the tenders of the sheep and lambs are afraid to feed them in the only way they can be fed.
Extract from : « Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II » by Martin Luther

In coming to us he tenders us an advantage which we should not waive.
Extract from : « The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume Six » by Abraham Lincoln

We will try it without any tenders, which we don't want in a race.
Extract from : « The Yacht Club » by Oliver Optic

That of some of our largest engines with tenders is from forty to above fifty tons.
Extract from : « The Iron Horse » by R.M. Ballantyne

Also it is necessary that you be one of the tenders of that growth.
Extract from : « The Defiant Agents » by Andre Alice Norton

Tenders of these, in quantities of not less than 12,000, may be sent in to the Interim Secretary.
Extract from : « Stories by English Authors: Scotland » by Various

Here the frigate Helderenberg and three tenders awaited them.
Extract from : « Fletcher of Saltoun » by G. W. T. Omond

Synonyms for tenders

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