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tender

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tender something (to someone) (for something)
to offer or present something to someone for something. Laura tendered payment to Gary for the tickets. Walter tendered the old shares to the company for new shares.

tender something for something

to offer something (of value) for something. The shareholders were asked to tender one of their shares for two of the offering company's. I decided not to tender my shares.

tender age of

the young age of... She left home at the tender age of 17 and got married to a rock singer.
See also: age

leave somebody to somebody's tender mercies  (humorous)
to let someone be dealt with by another person who is not likely to show them any kindness or sympathy Should I have a word with her myself or leave her to Mick's tender mercies?
See also: leave, mercy


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