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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tender \Ten"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tendered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Tendering}.] [F. tendre to stretch, stretch out, reach,
L. tendere. See {Tend} to move.]
1. (Law) To offer in payment or satisfaction of a demand, in
order to save a penalty or forfeiture; as, to tender the
amount of rent or debt.
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2. To offer in words; to present for acceptance.
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You see how all conditions, how all minds, . . .
tender down
Their services to Lord Timon. --Shak.
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