The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Tender \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.
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   2. To offer in words; to present for acceptance.
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            You see how all conditions, how all minds, . . .
            tender down
            Their services to Lord Timon.         --Shak.
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