Ten″der (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Tendered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Tendering.] [F. tendre to stretch, stretch out, reach, L. tendere. See Tend to move.] 1. (Law) To offer in payment or satisfaction of a demand, in order to save a penalty or forfeiture; as, to tender the amount of rent or debt.
2. To offer in words; to present for acceptance.
You see how all conditions, how all minds,... tender down
Their services to Lord Timon. Shak.