tender

• يصف شيئًا رقيقًا أو لطيفًا أو سهل التلف، ويُستعمل أيضًا للطعام الذي يسهل قطعه أو مضغه. ومن معانيه أيضًا العطوف الحنون أو الحساس.

Describes something that is soft, gentle, or easily damaged; can also refer to food that is easy to cut or chew.

1. A2formal

   Describes food, especially meat, that is soft and easy to cut or chew.

   طري وسهل القطع أو المضغ

   • The steak was so tender it melted in my mouth.
   • She cooked the chicken until it was tender.
   • The vegetables were tender and perfectly seasoned.

   المرادفاتchewablesofttenderizedyielding

   الأضدادhardtough

2. Gentle and caringB1formal

   Showing kindness, love, or affection in a gentle way.

   حَنون

   • He gave her a tender kiss on the forehead.
   • She spoke to the child in a tender voice.
   • His tender care for his elderly mother was admirable.

   المرادفاتaffectionatecaringcompassionateconsiderategentlekindlovingsoftsympatheticwarm

   الأضدادcallouscoldcruelhardharshunkind

3. Painful or soreB1formal

   Feeling pain or discomfort when touched.

   مؤلم عند اللمس

   • My shoulder is still tender after the injury.
   • The bruise is tender to the touch.
   • Her muscles were tender after the intense workout.

   المرادفاتhurtinginflamedpainfulrawsensitivesore

4. Young and vulnerableB2formal

   Used to describe someone or something that is young, inexperienced, or easily hurt.

   صغير وضعيف

   • He left home at the tender age of sixteen.
   • The tender shoots of the plant need protection from frost.
   • She has a tender heart and is easily moved by sad stories.

   المرادفاتdelicatefrailimmatureinexperiencedvulnerableyoungyouthful

   الأضدادexperiencedhardymaturetough

• اسم يشير إلى عرض أو طلب رسمي، خاصة في السياق التجاري أو القانوني، أو إلى وسيلة نقل تُستخدم لنقل البضائع أو الإمدادات.

A noun referring to a formal offer or bid, especially in business or legal contexts, or a vehicle used for carrying goods or supplies.

1. B2formal

   A formal offer to do something, especially in business or law.

   عرض رسمي

   • The company submitted a tender for the construction project.
   • Several firms are competing for the government tender.
   • The tender was accepted by the board of directors.

   المرادفاتbidofferproposalquotationsubmission

2. Money or paymentB2formal

   Money that is offered as payment, especially legal tender.

   عملة قانونية

   • The shop only accepts legal tender for purchases.
   • He paid in cash, which is considered legal tender.
   • The banknote is no longer valid tender.

   المرادفاتcashcurrencylegal tendermoneypayment

3. Railroad vehicleC1formalbritish

   A vehicle attached to a steam locomotive that carries fuel and water.

   عربة الوقود والماء

   • The steam locomotive's tender was filled with coal.
   • The tender carried enough water for the long journey.
   • The engineer checked the tender before departure.

• فعل يُستخدم لتقديم شيء ما أو عرضه رسميًا، مثل تقديم عرض أو عطاء أو دفعة مالية أو استقالة أو اعتذار.

A verb used to formally offer or present something, such as a bid, proposal, payment, or resignation.

1. Offer formallyB2formal

   To formally offer something, such as a resignation, bid, or payment.

   تقديم رسمي

   • She tendered her resignation to the board of directors.
   • The company tendered a bid for the construction project.
   • He tendered his apologies for the delay.

   المرادفاتextendofferpresentprofferput forwardsubmit

   الأضدادrescindretractrevokewithdraw

2. Present for acceptanceB2formal

   To present something for acceptance or consideration.

   تقديم للقبول

   • The contractor tendered the proposal to the committee.
   • They tendered the payment in cash.
   • He tendered his services to the charity organization.

   المرادفاتextendgiveofferpresentprofferproposesubmitvolunteer

   الأضدادrescindretractwithdraw