Tender
mediumTEN-der
verb
Definition
(verb) To offer formally; to present for acceptance
Examples
“She tendered her resignation to the board.”
“The company tendered a bid for the contract.”
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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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