offer

Formsoffers, offering, offered

Pluraloffers

1. 1
   provideverbtransitive

   To show something or provide it for people to use or think about.

   The hilltop offers a stunning view of the valley.

   These shelves offer plenty of space for books.

   UsageOften a place or thing does it: the hill offers a view.

   Similarshowcase, provide, present

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To hold something out to someone so they can take it or refuse it.

   Like holding out a plate so someone can take a cookie or pass.

   The host offered her guests a choice of tea or coffee.

   Staff offer visitors a free map at the entrance.

   UsageSay offer someone a drink or offer a drink to someone.

   Similarextend

   Oppositewithhold, withdraw

3. 3
   nouncountable

   Something you say you will give, do, or pay, which another person can accept or refuse.

   Like raising your hand and saying you will help.

   Her offer to babysit for free surprised the whole family.

   We turned down the offer because the timing was wrong.

   UsageYou make an offer, and others accept it or turn it down.

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4. 4
   be willingverbintransitive

   To say that you are willing to do something.

   Like putting your hand up to volunteer for a job.

   She offered to help with the dishes after dinner.

   Whenever the team is short-staffed, I offer to stay late.

   UsageSay offer to + verb: I offered to help.

   Similarvolunteer

   Oppositerefuse, decline

5. 5
   sellverbtransitive

   To put something up so that people can buy it.

   The bakery offers fresh bread every morning.

   They offer used cars at very low prices.

   UsageShops offer things for sale.

6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To say or write something, like an idea, a suggestion, or an apology, for others to think about.

   He offered an apology before he left the meeting.

   Experts offer competing theories about the painting's meaning.

   UsageOften offer advice or offer an apology.

   Similarsuggest, propose

7. 7
   nouncountable

   A lower price or special deal on things you buy, usually just for a short time.

   The pizza place has an offer this week: buy one, get one free.

   The phone company keeps sending me emails about its new offers.

   UsageShops have special offers. On offer can mean cheaper, or just ready to buy.

   Similardeal, discount, promotion, special, bargain

8. 8
   verbtransitive

   To say what price or pay you will give for something.

   He offered five thousand dollars for the antique clock.

   They offer competitive wages to attract skilled workers.

   UsageSay offer money for something.

   Similarbid

9. 9
   sacrificeverbtransitive

   To give something to a god as a gift or in worship.

   The priests offered a lamb on the altar.

   Worshippers offer flowers and incense at the shrine each morning.

   UsageOften offer something to a god, or offer up a prayer.

   Similarsacrifice, dedicate

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10. 10
    legal proposalnouncountable

    A clear deal someone puts forward that becomes binding once the other person agrees.

    The seller's offer lapsed before the buyer could accept it.

    Once she signed, the offer turned into a binding contract.

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