tenders

verb

present tense third-person singular of tender
as in offers
to put before another for acceptance or consideration the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenders
  1. offers
  2. gives
Verb
  • Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Xandria offers a healthy reminder—especially for anyone hanging onto jeans that no longer fit.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of offers
Verb
  • Adding something as simple as a hedge near a river slows down water and gives it time to seep deep into the ground.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Speaking of which, the trunk gives you an adequate storage space of 37 cubic feet (1,050 liters) as well.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of gives
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“Tenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenders. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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