offer
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fər
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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.
The company decided to offer a special discount to loyal customers.
02

to present something for potential purchase or use

Transitive: to offer sth
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Our library offers a great selection of books and magazines.
The car dealership offers a three-year warranty on all new vehicles.
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.
The online retailer offers a wide selection of electronics at competitive prices.
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.
He offered to tutor his classmate in math to help her prepare for the upcoming exam.
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.
He offered his resignation to the board of directors, citing personal reasons for his decision to step down.
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.
The CEO offered his condolences to the employees affected by the company's restructuring.
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.
The art gallery is offering a retrospective of impressionist paintings from the 19th century.
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.
The company offered $50,000 as a signing bonus to entice the top candidate for the position.
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.
The rival company offered to spread false rumors about their competitor's products.
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.
In a traditional ceremony, he offered to her with a ring passed down through generations in his family.
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.
The priest offered a sacrifice of fruits and grains to the god of harvest.
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.
Her offer of help was greatly appreciated.
02

the action of presenting something verbally

offer definition and meaning
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His offer of apology sounded sincere.
I appreciated your offer to help with the project.
03

a brief attempt at something

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It was a weak offer at humor that no one laughed at.
Her offer at singing drew polite applause.
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