Tender
mediumNeutral toneTEN-der
verb
Definition
(verb) To offer formally; to present for acceptance
Memory hook
TENDER your resignation = formally EXTEND/OFFER it — to present officially.
Word roots
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Examples
“She tendered her resignation to the board.”
“The company tendered a bid for the contract.”
Test yourself
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“She ______ her resignation to the board.”
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GRE Tip
Tender is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "offer" or "proffer" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "withdraw".
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