offer
o
ˈɑ
aa
ffer
fər
fēr
British pronunciation
/ˈɒfə/

Definition & Meaning of "offer"in English

to offer
01

to present or propose something to someone

Ditransitive: to offer sth to sb
Transitive: to offer sth
to offer definition and meaning
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She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.
02

to present something for potential purchase or use

Transitive: to offer sth
to offer definition and meaning
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Our library offers a great selection of books and magazines.
03

to present goods or services for purchase to potential buyers

Transitive: to offer goods or services
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The local bakery offers fresh pastries and cakes every morning.
04

to express willingness or readiness to do something

Transitive: to offer to do sth
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She offered to help her neighbor with grocery shopping when she learned about her injury.
05

to present or propose something for acceptance or rejection

Ditransitive: to offer sb sth | to offer sth to sb
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She offered her assistance to anyone in need, always willing to lend a helping hand.
06

to extend or present something, often verbally, as a proposal, suggestion, or expression

Transitive: to offer a proposal or expression
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She offered her sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the delay.
07

to present something, such as a performance or exhibition, for others to observe or experience

Transitive: to offer a performance or exhibition
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The theater company will offer a series of Shakespearean plays throughout the summer.
08

to present or suggest a specific amount of money as payment for something, typically with the intention of entering into a transaction or agreement

Transitive: to offer an amount of money
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The prospective buyer decided to offer $300,000 for the house they had been eyeing.
09

threaten to do something

Transitive: to offer to do sth
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The gangsters offered to vandalize the shop if the owner did n't pay protection money.
10

to propose to someone

Transitive: to offer to sb
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After months of dating, John nervously offered to Sarah on a moonlit beach.
11

to present something, whether material or spiritual, as a gesture of worship or devotion to a higher power

Transitive: to offer an act of worship
Ditransitive: to offer an act of worship to a god or deity
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The villagers gathered at the temple to offer prayers for rain to end the drought.
Offer
01

something proposed, presented, or put forward for acceptance

offer definition and meaning
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He made an offer to buy the house.
02

the action of presenting something verbally

offer definition and meaning
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His offer of apology sounded sincere.
03

a brief attempt at something

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It was a weak offer at humor that no one laughed at.
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