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tender

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/ˈtɛndər/ · ten-der

Soft or delicate in texture or substance.

Meanings

adjectiveliterary

Soft or delicate in texture or substance.

نسختن یا مادے میں نرم یا لطیف۔

نرم

narm

Synonyms

softdelicategentleنرملچکدارہلکا

Antonyms

hardtoughrigidسختزبردستبے رحم

Common Collocations

  • tender care
  • tender touch
  • tender heart

Example Sentences

The tender flower bloomed beautifully in the garden.

نرم پھول باغ میں خوبصورتی سے کھلا۔

Narm phool bagh mein khoobsurati se khila.

Her tender words brought solace to the grieving family.

اُن کے نرم الفاظ نے غمزدہ خاندان کو تسلی دی۔

Un ke narm alfaaz ne ghamzada khandan ko tasalli di.

The steak was tender and juicy, cooked to perfection.

اسٹیك نرم اور رسیلا تھا، بہترین طریقے سے پکایا گیا۔

Steak narm aur raseela tha, behtareen tareeqe se pakaya gaya.

Easily Confused With

tenderhearted:Tender refers to softness or gentleness, while tenderhearted describes a person who is easily moved by emotions.
verbformal

To offer formally or submit for consideration.

باضابطہ طور پر پیش کرنا یا غور و فکر کے لئے جمع کروانا۔

پیش کرنا

pesh karna

Synonyms

proposesubmitofferپیش کرنادعوی کرناجمع کرنا

Antonyms

rejectwithdrawrefuseانکار کرناپیچھے ہٹنامسترد کرنا

Common Collocations

  • tender a resignation
  • tender an application
  • tender a bid

Example Sentences

He decided to tender his resignation after the conflict.

اس نے تنازعے کے بعد اپنے استعفے کو پیش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne tanaza ke baad apne isteefa ko pesh karne ka faisla kiya.

The contractor will tender a bid for the new project.

ٹھیکیدار نئے منصوبے کے لئے بولی پیش کرے گا۔

Theekedar naye mansoobe ke liye boli pesh kare ga.

They decided to tender their application for the job.

انہوں نے نوکری کے لئے اپنی درخواست پیش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne naukri ke liye apni darkhwast pesh karne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

tendency:Tender refers to offering or being gentle, while tendency refers to an inclination or an habitual pattern.

Word Family

tenderness
nounنرمی
tenderly
adverbنرمی سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a tender heart that is soft and caring.

A soft flower blooming gently in a peaceful garden.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دل کی نرم گوشوں میں چھپے راز معلوم نہیں ہوں گے، ایسے چہرے پر ہر درد کا احساں معلوم نہیں ہوں گے۔

Dil ki narm goshon mein chhupay raaz maloom nahi honge, Aise chehre par har dard ka ehsaas maloom nahi honge.

The secrets hiding in the soft corners of the heart will be unknown, On such a face, the feeling of every pain will be unknown.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کی نرمیاں دل کی نرمیاں ہیں۔

Haath ki narmiyan dil ki narmiyan hain.

The softness of hands reflects the softness of the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "tendre" — soft, delicate

First known use: 14th century

The word 'tender' has its roots in Middle English and was derived from the Old French word 'tendre', which meant 'to stretch' or 'to be soft.' Over time, it evolved to encompass meanings related to gentleness and delicateness.