Definition of tender:
(adj) :
sensitive or
painful to be touched; of food, soft and easily
chewed
"be careful, that area is tender. - Mike Meyers as the voice of the title character in the movie Shrek."
"your
credit card has been declined. You need to provide some other tender such as cash."
(v) :
to offer, to give; to offer a payment, as at sales or
auctions
"tender one's resignation"