Tender is a word with multiple meanings in English:
1. As an adjective: gentle, kind, or loving ("a tender smile")
2. As a verb: to offer formally ("to tender one's resignation")
3. As a noun: a formal offer to supply goods or carry out work at a stated price ("submit a tender for the project")
4. As a noun: a vehicle used for carrying supplies ("locomotive tender")
5. As a noun: a small boat used to ferry people ("ship's tender")
6. As a noun: money ("legal tender")