1. offer(n = noun.communication) offering - the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"
is a kind of speech act
Derived forms verb offer1, verb offer2, verb offer5, verb offer11, verb offer3, verb offer9
2. offer(n = noun.communication) offering - something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
is a kind of content, message, subject matter, substance
has particulars: contract offer, marriage offer, marriage proposal, proposal, proposal of marriage, proposition, counteroffer, bid, tender, prospectus, tender offer, reward, rights issue, rights offering, special, olive branch, peace offering, twofer
Derived form verb offer7
3. offer(n = noun.act) crack, fling, go, pass, whirl - a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
is a kind of attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
1. offer(v = verb.possession) - make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"
is one way to furnish, provide, render, supply
Derived form noun offer1
Sample sentences:
They offer cars to the tourists; They offer the tourists their cars
2. offer(v = verb.possession) proffer - present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"
is one way to give
Derived forms noun offer1, noun offerer1, noun offeror1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
3. offer(v = verb.social) volunteer - agree freely; "She volunteered to drive the old lady home"; "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it"
is one way to act, move
Derived form noun offer1
Sample sentences:
They offer him to write the letter; They offer to move
4. offer(v = verb.cognition) - put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"
is one way to project, propose
Derived form noun offering1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
5. offer(v = verb.possession) extend - offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"
is one way to give, pay
Derived forms noun offer1, noun offering3
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
6. offer(v = verb.possession) - make available for sale; "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"
is one way to market
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
7. offer(v = verb.possession) bid, tender - propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
Derived form noun offer2
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
8. offer(v = verb.perception) - produce or introduce on the stage; "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"
is one way to bring on, bring out, produce
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
9. offer(v = verb.stative) offer up - present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods"
is one way to worship
Derived forms noun offer1, noun offering4
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
10. offer(v = verb.social) provide, put up - mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance"
is one way to engage, wage
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
11. offer(v = verb.possession) extend - make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"
is one way to furnish, provide, render, supply
Derived form noun offer1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
12. offer(v = verb.communication) declare oneself, pop the question, propose - ask (someone) to marry you; "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"
is one way to request
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s to somebody
13. offer(v = verb.communication) - threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"
is one way to threaten
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s to somebody
1. To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up. [1913 Webster]
"Thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement." [1913 Webster]
"A holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices." [1913 Webster]
2. To bring to or before; to hold out to; to present for acceptance or rejection; as, to offer a present, or a bribe; to offer one's self in marriage. [1913 Webster]
"I offer thee three things." [1913 Webster]
3. To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of; to suggest; as, to offer an opinion. With the infinitive as an objective: To make an offer; to declare one's willingness; as, he offered to help me. [1913 Webster]
4. To attempt; to undertake. [1913 Webster]
"All that offer to defend him." [1913 Webster]
5. To bid, as a price, reward, or wages; as, to offer a guinea for a ring; to offer a salary or reward. [1913 Webster]
6. To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way; to threaten; as, to offer violence, attack, etc. [1913 Webster]
1. To present itself; to be at hand. [1913 Webster]
"The occasion offers, and the youth complies." [1913 Webster]
2. To make an attempt; to make an essay or a trial; -- used with at. Swift. [1913 Webster]
"He would be offering at the shepherd's voice." [1913 Webster]
"I will not offer at that I can not master." [1913 Webster]
1. The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance. Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. That which is offered or brought forward; a proposal to be accepted or rejected; a sum offered; a bid. [1913 Webster]
"When offers are disdained, and love denied." [1913 Webster]
3. Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch the ball. South. [1913 Webster]
offer, v. & n.
--v.
1 tr. present for acceptance or refusal or consideration (offered me a drink; was offered a lift; offer one's services; offer no apology).
2 intr. (foll. by to + infin.) express readiness or show intention (offered to take the children).
3 tr. provide; give an opportunity for.
4 tr. make available for sale.
5 tr. (of a thing) present to one's attention or consideration (each day offers new opportunities).
6 tr. present (a sacrifice, prayer, etc.) to a deity.
7 intr. present itself; occur (as opportunity offers).
8 tr. give an opportunity for (battle) to an enemy.
9 tr. attempt, or try to show (violence, resistance, etc.).
--n.
1 an expression of readiness to do or give if desired, or to buy or sell (for a certain amount).
2 an amount offered.
3 a proposal (esp. of marriage).
4 a bid.
Idiom:
on offer for sale at a certain (esp. reduced) price.
Derivative:
offerer n. offeror n.
Etymology:
OE offrian in religious sense, f. L offerre (as OB-, ferre bring)
N offer, proffer, presentation, tender, bid, overture, proposal, proposition, motion, invitation, candidature, offering, offering, offered, in the market, for sale, to let, disengaged, on hire.
VB offer, proffer, present, tender, bid, propose, move, make a motion, make advances, start, invite, hold out, place in one's way, put forward, hawk about, offer for sale, press, lay at one's feet, offer oneself, present oneself, volunteer, come forward, be a candidate, stand for, bid for, seek, be at one's service, go a begging, bribe.
VB deliver, hand, pass, put into the hands of, hand over, make over, deliver over, pass over, turn over, assign dower, present, give away, dispense, dispose of, give out, deal out, dole out, mete out, fork out, squeeze out, pay, render, impart, communicate, concede, cede, yield, part with, shed, cast, spend, give, bestow, confer, grant, accord, award, assign, intrust, consign, vest in, make a present, allow, contribute, subscribe, furnish its quota, invest, endow, settle upon, bequeath, leave, devise, furnish, supply, help, administer to, afford, spare, accommodate with, indulge with, favor with, shower down upon, lavish, pour on, thrust upon, tip, bribe, tickle the palm, grease the palm, offer, sacrifice, immolate.
VB sell, vend, dispose of, effect a sale, sell over the counter, sell by auction, dispense, retail, deal in, sell off, sell out, turn into money, realize, bring to the hammer, bring under the hammer, put up to auction, put up for auction, offer for sale, put up for sale, hawk, bring to market, offer, undersell, let, mortgage.
contract offer, marriage offer, offer price, offer up, tender offer