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tender

/ˈtɛndər/ adjective, verb, noun · British & US
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What does tender mean?

adjective, verb, noun

Showing care and kindness; delicate or sensitive. To make or become tender, especially by cooking or heat.

Example

"The tender care of the nurse helped the patient recover quickly."

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