offer
1 of 2verb
of·fer ˈȯ-fər 
ˈä-
offered; offering ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ
ˈä-
transitive verb
1
a
: to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
to a Catholic church where she would offer a candle or so to his recovery
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F. M. Ford b
: to utter (something, such as a prayer) in devotion
offered up prayers of thanksgiving
2
a
: to present for acceptance or rejection : tender
was offered a job
b
: to present in order to satisfy a requirement
candidates for degrees may offer French as one of their foreign languages
3
a
: propose, suggest
offer a solution to a problem
b
: to declare one's readiness or willingness
offered to help me
4
a
: to try or begin to exert : put up
offered stubborn resistance
b
: threaten
offered to strike him with his cane
5
: to make available : afford
The summit offers a panoramic view.
especially : to place (merchandise) on sale
offers a range of cameras at reasonable prices
6
: to present in performance or exhibition
offered a new comedy
7
: to propose as payment : bid
offered me $100 for the recliner
intransitive verb
1
: to present something as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice
We are going to offer at the holy shrine.
2
archaic : to make an attempt
3
: to present itself
buying land whenever opportunity offered
4
: to make a proposal (as of marriage)
He offered to her after a three months' courtship.
offer
2 of 2noun
1
a
: a presenting of something for acceptance
considering job offers from several firms
an offer of marriage
b
: an undertaking to do an act or give something on condition that the party to whom the proposal is made do some specified act or make a return promise
2
obsolete : offering
3
: a price named by one proposing to buy : bid
4
a
: attempt, try
b
: an action or movement indicating a purpose or intention
Synonyms
Verb
- extend
- give
- proffer
- tender
- trot out
Noun
- assay [archaic]
- attempt
- bash [chiefly British]
- bid
- crack
- endeavor
- essay
- fling
- go
- pass
- shot
- stab
- trial
- try
- whack
- whirl
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Example Sentences
Verb I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down. The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries. If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice. One of his neighbors offered to mow his lawn. A woman stopped and offered to help us. We don't need any help, but thank you for offering. They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad. Living in a large city offers a number of advantages. I'd like to offer a couple of comments on the points you've raised. I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion. Noun After considering several job offers, she accepted a position with a local bank. He turned down an offer to run the company. We decided to hold out for a better offer. “How much do you want for the bike?” “I don't know. Make me an offer.” This special offer is good only while supplies last. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 The school announced a poster contest to offer free tuition to the winner for best sign during the ESPN broadcast. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 Starting in the fall term, mentors are set to help each student enrolled in the early childhood program to maximize all the college has to offer. Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Companies can combine the course with other trainings Paradigm has to offer, including ones on allyship and microaggressions. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Attendees enthusiastically tuned in, oohing and aahing at the various surprises the runway spectacular had to offer. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Cee will be the lone recipient of what psychotherapy has to offer. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology topped the list of undergraduate engineering programs at institutions that don't offer doctorate-level degrees for the 24th straight year. Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2022 Is this offensive front capable of winning along the line of scrimmage against Arkansas, Georgia and the best the SEC has to offer? Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Even so, be sure to pay careful attention to the (usually long) list of specials on offer, as Andrade’s fresh, zippy ceviches and aguachiles are not to be missed. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The total number of theater shows on offer in Chicago has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The maker of the 911 sportscar and the electric Taycan has secured pre-orders that exceed the shares on offer at a valuation between 60 billion and 85 billion euros, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. Christoph Rauwald, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 That’s because at Paris Saint-Germain, soccer is just one of the products on offer. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern Family's Ariel Winter took advantage of the equestrian activities on offer at Miraval Resort and Spa. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 European governments are racing to stave off a ballooning energy catastrophe this winter that’s threatening to dwarf the billions of euros of relief on offer for consumers and businesses. BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The scraggy terrain and erupting geysers made a suitably dramatic backdrop for the heavy knits and strong outerwear now on offer. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2022 See More
Verb
The company expects to offer the shares for anywhere from 47.10 Hong Kong dollars—equivalent to $6—to HK$52.70, according to a filing to Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Monday. Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 The school announced a poster contest to offer free tuition to the winner for best sign during the ESPN broadcast. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 Starting in the fall term, mentors are set to help each student enrolled in the early childhood program to maximize all the college has to offer. Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Companies can combine the course with other trainings Paradigm has to offer, including ones on allyship and microaggressions. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Attendees enthusiastically tuned in, oohing and aahing at the various surprises the runway spectacular had to offer. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Cee will be the lone recipient of what psychotherapy has to offer. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology topped the list of undergraduate engineering programs at institutions that don't offer doctorate-level degrees for the 24th straight year. Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2022 Is this offensive front capable of winning along the line of scrimmage against Arkansas, Georgia and the best the SEC has to offer? Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Noun
His strategy for change is more thoroughgoing than what’s on offer from Web3 boosters, billionaire founders, or even well-meaning regulators. Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Even so, be sure to pay careful attention to the (usually long) list of specials on offer, as Andrade’s fresh, zippy ceviches and aguachiles are not to be missed. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The total number of theater shows on offer in Chicago has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The maker of the 911 sportscar and the electric Taycan has secured pre-orders that exceed the shares on offer at a valuation between 60 billion and 85 billion euros, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. Christoph Rauwald, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 That’s because at Paris Saint-Germain, soccer is just one of the products on offer. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern Family's Ariel Winter took advantage of the equestrian activities on offer at Miraval Resort and Spa. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 European governments are racing to stave off a ballooning energy catastrophe this winter that’s threatening to dwarf the billions of euros of relief on offer for consumers and businesses. BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The scraggy terrain and erupting geysers made a suitably dramatic backdrop for the heavy knits and strong outerwear now on offer. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English offren, in sense 1, from Old English offrian, from Late Latin offerre, from Latin, to present, tender, from ob- toward + ferre to carry; in other senses, from Anglo-French offrir, from Latin offerre — more at bear
First Known Use
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing offer
Kids Definition
offer 1 of 2
verb
of·fer ˈȯ-fər
offered; offering
1
: to present (something) to be accepted or rejected She offered me a piece of pie.
2
: to declare willingness
We offered to help.
3
: to present for consideration : suggest
Can I offer a suggestion?
4
: to make by effort
The local people offered no resistance to invaders.
5
: to present as an act of worship
We offered up prayers.
offer
2 of 2noun
1
: an act of presenting (something) to be accepted or rejected I couldn't resist the offer of chocolate.
2
: an act of declaring willingness
Thanks for your offer to help.
3
: a price suggested by someone prepared to buy : bid
The offer for the house was too low.
Legal Definition
offer
noun
of·fer
ˈȯ-fər
1
: a proposal, promise, or other manifestation of willingness to make and fulfill a contract or to bargain under proposed terms with another party that has the power to accept it upon receiving it
denied accepting the offer
see also revoke, tender offer 2
: a price named by one proposing to buy (as in a bid, bargain, or settlement) : the amount of an offer to pay money
decided the offer was too low
offer 1 of 2
verb
1
as in to give
to put before another for acceptance or consideration I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- give
- proffer
- extend
- tender
- run by
- submit
- propose
- trot out
- run past
- pose
- hold out
- volunteer
- give in
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- receive
- accept
- take
- confirm
- approve
- authorize
- warrant
- reject
- deny
- refuse
- finalize
- formalize
- ratify
- sanction
- clear
- okay
- accredit
- decline
- spurn
- disallow
- withdraw
- negative
- turn down
- rebuff
- disapprove
- veto
- rebut
- retract
- ignore
- approbate
- homologate
- disregard
- overlook
- OK
- neglect
2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean Synonyms & Similar Words
- suggest
- propose
- pose
- recommend
- proffer
- present
- vote
- advance
- put forward
- submit
- propound
- put forth
- bounce
- nominate
- plan
- tender
- file
- move
- arrange
- shape
- map
- trot out
- lodge
- plot
- chart
- calculate
- contrive
- lay
- cover
- frame
3
as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public Synonyms & Similar Words
- present
- give
- stage
- carry
- perform
- mount
- unveil
- show
- display
- exhibit
- proffer
- expose
- render
- represent
- preview
- come out with
- show off
- play
- portray
- enact
- parade
- extend
- act
- dramatize
- depict
- tender
- impersonate
4
as in to sacrifice
to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice Synonyms & Similar Words
- sacrifice
- give
- dedicate
- devote
- immolate
- yield
- surrender
- consecrate
- hand over
offer
2 of 2noun
1
as in try
an effort to do or accomplish something made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could Synonyms & Similar Words
- try
- attempt
- go
- bid
- stab
- pass
- endeavor
- shot
- fling
- essay
- whirl
- striving
- assay
- trial
- bash
- whack
- crack
- undertaking
- struggle
- throes
- trial and error
2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration a job offer that I couldn't refuse Synonyms & Similar Words
- proposal
- suggestion
- proffer
- proposition
- plan
- recommendation
- idea
- bid
- counteroffer
- motion
- counterproposal
- presentation
- overture
- project
- arrangement
- nomination
- thought
- tender
- countersuggestion
- strategy
- system
- theory
- submission
- advancement
- layout
- feeler
- game
- conception
- submittal
- notion
- ground plan
- plot
- line