- 5. Tend to, attend, mind.
Tendency, n. Inclination, leaning, direction, determination, bearing, bent, bias, drift, course, aim, scope, proclivity, aptitude, proneness, predisposition, propensity, turn, disposition, liability.
Tender, a.
- 1. Soft, delicate.
- 2. Weak, feeble, young, infantile, youthful.
- 3. Effeminate, feminine, womanly, delicate.
- 4. Sensitive, easily pained.
- 5. Compassionate, kind, affectionate, sympathetic, pitiful, merciful, lenient, mild, tender-hearted.
- 6. Gentle, mild, lenient.
- 7. Pathetic, affecting, touching.
- 8. Painful (to speak of or tread of), unpleasant, disagreeable.
- 9. Dear, precious, valuable.
Tender, v. a. Offer, proffer, present, volunteer.
Tender, n.
- 1. Attendant.
- 2. Offer, proffer, proposal.
Tender-hearted, a. Affectionate, kind, compassionate, sympathetic, merciful, tender, pitiful.
Tenderly, ad. Mildly, gently, softly, kindly.
Tenderness, n.
- 1. Softness, delicacy, want of firmness.
- 2. Weakness, want of strength, feebleness.