tender
From Old French tendre, from Latin tener, meaning 'delicate' or 'soft'.
NOUN
(1)
[/ˈtɛn.dər/en-US]
offer
formalbusiness
/
submission
legal
/
concept sentence
untranslatable
(The term 'tender' in legal contexts can be complex, with no single word encapsulating its full legal implications.)
Antonyms
refusal
In business and legal contexts, a 'tender' refers to an offer or submission, often in response to a request for proposals or bids. The term can embody various legal implications and processes, making it complex to translate directly.
| plural |
|---|
| tenders |
- The company submitted a tender for the new construction project. — その会社は新しい建設プロジェクトのために入札を提出しました。
- We received several tenders from different contractors. — さまざまな請負業者から入札を受け取りました。
register: formal
VERB
(2)
[/ˈtɛn.dər/en-US]
offer
general
/
submit
formal
/
concept sentence
untranslatable
(In specific contexts like bidding or contracts, 'tender' entails a nuanced process that isn't captured in a direct translation.)
To 'tender' means to offer something formally, such as a proposal or a submission of a bid in situations like contracts or auctions. The concept can involve complex procedures and specifics that are difficult to express succinctly in another language.
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| tendered | tendering |
ADJ
(3)
[/ˈtɛn.dər/en-US]
Describing something as 'tender' refers to its gentle, soft, or delicate nature. This can apply to physical attributes, like food texture or emotional aspects, such as kindness.