əˈfɛkʃənət əˈtɛndənt

kɹæŋk ˈkɹæŋki ˈkʌtɚ ˈkʌtə ɹɔː ɹɔ ɹɒ ˈsɛnsɪtɪv stæmp make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer tenderize meat (of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition tender green shoots having or displaying warmth or affection affectionate children a fond embrace fond of his nephew a tender glance young and immature at a tender age hurting the tender spot on his jaw (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail make a tender of; in legal settlements offer or present for acceptance propose a payment The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting easy to cut or chew tender beef physically untoughened tender feet given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality a tender heart a tender smile tender loving care tender memories a tender mother ship that usually provides supplies to other ships a boat for communication between ship and shore car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water a formal proposal to buy at a specified price someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another something that can be used as an official medium of payment