Antonyms for tendering


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ten-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛn dər


Definition 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

Synonyms for tendering

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