English to English
offer
('/O/f/@/r
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noun (n)
- the verbal act of offering(noun.communication)Example:
A generous offer of assistance.
source: wordnet30 - something offered (as a proposal or bid)(noun.communication)Example:
Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds.
source: wordnet30 - The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- make available or accessible, provide or furnish(verb.possession)Example:
The conference center offers a health spa.
The hotel offers private meeting rooms.
source: wordnet30 - present for acceptance or rejection(verb.possession)Example:
She offered us all a cold drink.
source: wordnet30 - agree freely(verb.social)Example:
I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it.
source: wordnet30 - put forward for consideration(verb.cognition)Example:
He offered his opinion.
source: wordnet30 - make available for sale(verb.possession)Example:
The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week.
source: wordnet30 - produce or introduce on the stage(verb.perception)Example:
The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month.
source: wordnet30 - present as an act of worship(verb.stative)Example:
Offer prayers to the gods.
source: wordnet30 - make available; provide(verb.possession)Example:
The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages.
source: wordnet30 - ask (someone) to marry you(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- threaten to do something(verb.communication)Example:
I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal.
source: wordnet30 - To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.(verb)source: webster1913
- To present itself; to be at hand.(verb)source: webster1913