Entender
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈtɛndə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Entender is a verb meaning (transitive) To treat with tenderness.
Meaning
(transitive) To treat with tenderness.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To make tender.
Example Sentences
th' entender'd heart
Entendered by distress, she easily yielded to the pensive manners of her companions and to the serene uniformity of a monastic life.
For whatsoever creates fear , or makes the spirit to dwell in a religious sadness , is apt to entender the spirit , and make it devout and pliant to any part of dut
And fearing lest the torments he felt, might in some sort entender his wifes heart[…], he besought her to be pleased she might be caried into the next chamber, which was accordingly performed.
Word Forms
- entenders
- entendering
- entendered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include intender, tenderize, tenderise, tender, intenerate, take.
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