Meaning of 'offer'

noun

a usually brief attempt

Synonyms: pass

noun

something offered as a proposal or bid

Example: "Noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds."

Synonyms: offering

noun

the verbal act of offering

Example: "a generous offer of assistance"

Synonyms: offering

verb

put forward for consideration

Example: "I offered my opinion."

verb

threaten to do something

Example: "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"

verb

ask someone to marry you

Example: "On top of the Eiffel Tower, I offered myself to my partner."

Synonyms: propose declare oneself pop the question

verb

produce or introduce on the stage

Example: "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"

verb

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

Example: "The conference center offers a health spa"

verb

present for acceptance or rejection

Example: "They offered us all a cold drink."

Synonyms: proffer

verb

make available for sale

Example: "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"

verb

offer verbally

Synonyms: extend

verb

make available

Synonyms: open extend open up distribute

verb

propose a payment

Example: "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"

Synonyms: bid

verb

mount or put up

Synonyms: put up provide

verb

agree freely

Synonyms: volunteer

verb

present as an act of worship

Example: "offer prayers to the gods"

Synonyms: offer up