be, feel, seem | become

very | almost
Her expression became soft, almost tender.

quite

towards
He felt tender and loving towards her.

be, seem | become

beautifully, very
This meat is beautifully tender.

just
Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender.

almost | quite

be, feel, look
The back of my neck feels very tender.

become

very | rather, slightly

highest, lowest | successful | competitive | open, private, public

lodge, make, put in, submit | invite, put sth out to, seek
The government invited tenders for a project to computerize the social security system. | The laundry service was put out to competitive tender.

go out to
The building of the new school will go out to tender.

win | lose | accept

offer | document, list | price

by ~
The property is to be sold by tender.