tender vs modify

modify vs tender

tender is a noun but modify is not a noun.

tender is an adjective but modify is not an adjective.

tender and modify both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tender	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
modify	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, modify is a hypernym of tender; that is, modify is a word with a broader meaning than tender:

tender: make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer
modify: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Other hypernyms of tender include alter, change.

tender (noun)	modify (noun)
ship that usually provides supplies to other ships
a boat for communication between ship and shore
car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
something that can be used as an official medium of payment

tender (adjective)	modify (adjective)
easy to cut or chew
physically untoughened
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
(of plants) not hardy; easily killed by adverse growing condition
having or displaying warmth or affection
hurting
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
young and immature

tender (verb)	modify (verb)
make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer	make less severe or harsh or extreme
make a tender of; in legal settlements	add a modifier to a constituent
offer or present for acceptance	cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
propose a payment

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