tender
/ˈtɛndər/
ten · der
ˈtɛn · dər
English Definition
adj. gentle and caring
Significado en Español
tierno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dịu dàng
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Example Sentence
She gave her baby a tender hug.
她温柔地拥抱了自己的宝宝。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “tender”:
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A
harsh
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B
callous
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C
indifferent
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D
compassionate
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D — compassionate.
“tender” means adj. gentle and caring
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The mother gave her sleepy baby a ______ kiss on the forehead.
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A
rough
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B
harsh
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C
tender
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D
cruel
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C — tender.
“tender” means adj. gentle and caring
Common questions about “tender”
What does “tender” mean?
tender — adj. gentle and caring. In Chinese: 温柔的.
How do you pronounce “tender”?
tender is pronounced /ˈtɛndər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ten · der.
How do you use “tender” in a sentence?
She gave her baby a tender hug. (她温柔地拥抱了自己的宝宝。)
What are synonyms for “tender”?
gentle, soft, caring — all close in meaning to tender (adj. gentle and caring).
Is “tender” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tender appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
