Synonyms for tendering

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : ten-der

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛn dər

Top 10 synonyms for tendering

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Définition of tendering

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 resignation : noun relinquishment of responsibility
As in suggesting : noun propounding
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 :

She stooped and raised the grape-basket in her hand, tendering it to Teola.
Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White

Then Darrin took out his card case, tendering his card to the stranger.
Extract from : « Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service » by H. Irving Hancock

The reward which virtue was tendering to him seemed unmixed bitterness.
Extract from : « John Quincy Adams » by John. T. Morse

"I wish you would," says Johnson, tendering a copy of the thin volume.
Extract from : « The Bertrams » by Anthony Trollope

"On that condition we can be friends," said Janetta, smiling and tendering her hand.
Extract from : « A True Friend » by Adeline Sergeant

"Better have 'nother drink 'fore y' go," said Creed, tendering the bottle.
Extract from : « The Promise » by James B. Hendryx

"I am Chester Rand, with whom you have had some correspondence," said Chester, tendering his card.
Extract from : « Chester Rand » by Horatio Alger, Jr

“Say, Ralph,” he remarked, tendering the 184 young fireman a note.
Extract from : « Ralph on the Engine » by Allen Chapman

He was a messenger from the Mayor, tendering the surrender of the city.
Extract from : « My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field » by Charles Carleton Coffin

"Here is the money," said Dory, tendering the amount to the auctioneer.
Extract from : « All Adrift » by Oliver Optic

Antonyms for tendering

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