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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
tender
to have
tend
to take care of
+
-er
verb suffix
Tender means to have and can be thought of as tend0 (to take care of0) + -er1 (verb suffix1). When you have something, you tend to it or take care of it.
verb
  1. to have
    To have, hold, or offer
    Tengo que tender la ropa. // I have to hang the clothes.
adjective
  1. tender
    Soft, delicate, or tender
    La carne está muy tierna. // The meat is very tender.