offer
offer Lexical Profile
offer Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An expression of readiness to do or give something if desired, or a formal proposal to enter into an agreement.
"She gratefully accepted his offer of assistance with the heavy luggage."
An amount of money that someone is willing to pay for a property, item, or business.
"The prospective buyers submitted a generous offer on the house yesterday afternoon."
A special commercial promotion in which goods or services are sold at a reduced price.
"The supermarket is running a promotional offer on organic produce all week."
• verb
To present or proffer something for someone to accept or reject as desired.
"The university decided to offer her a full academic scholarship for the upcoming year."
To express readiness or willingness to do something for someone.
"Several neighbors offered to help clear the fallen branches after the storm."
To provide or make available an opportunity, service, or feature.
"The new community center offers evening classes in pottery and digital photography."
To present a prayer, sacrifice, or tribute to a deity as an act of worship.
"Ancient villagers gathered at the temple to offer grain and incense for a bountiful harvest."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'offrian' (to sacrifice or present as an offering) and Old French 'ofrir', both derived from Latin 'offerre' (to bring before, present, or bestow), a compound of 'ob-' (toward, before) and 'ferre' (to bring or carry).