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Definition of offer
offered
;offering
play \ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ, ˈä-\transitive verb
1a : to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice to a Catholic church where she would offer a candle or so to his recovery — F. M. Fordb : to utter (something, such as a prayer) in devotion offered up prayers of thanksgiving
2a : to present for acceptance or rejection : tender was offered a jobb : to present in order to satisfy a requirement candidates for degrees may offer French as one of their foreign languages
3a : propose, suggest offer a solution to a problemb : to declare one's readiness or willingness offered to help me
4a : to try or begin to exert : put up offered stubborn resistanceb : threaten offered to strike him with his cane
5 : to make available : afford The summit offers a panoramic view.; especially : to place (merchandise) on sale offers a range of cameras at reasonable prices
6 : to present in performance or exhibition offered a new comedy
7 : to propose as payment : bid offered me $100 for the recliner
intransitive verb
1 : to present something as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice We are going to offer at the holy shrine.
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Examples of offer in a Sentence
I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down.
The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries.
If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice.
One of his neighbors offered to mow his lawn.
A woman stopped and offered to help us.
We don't need any help, but thank you for offering.
They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad.
Living in a large city offers a number of advantages.
I'd like to offer a couple of comments on the points you've raised.
I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion.
Recent Examples of offer from the Web
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Designer wedding gowns and wedding party dresses, veils and accessories are offered at substantial savings.
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Many design centers offer hourly decorating and shopping services that can assist you; some fabric shops, workrooms and websites may be able to place an order for you as well.
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The village's Sportsplex Fitness Center, 11351 W. 159th St., will offer a Pandemonium Training Camp class on Saturdays at 8 a.m. throughout July.
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The two classes being offered this summer are: • Modern Living: Maintaining Balance (Eisenman).
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For ten years, Monocle has successfully catered to the world’s status-conscious, globe-trotting elite by offering them exclusivity, materiality and identity.
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And: The experts are entirely correct to offer that advice.
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An exhibit in the annual show focuses on the Autism Tree Project Foundation, a nonprofit group that helps people on the autism spectrum by offering pre-school screenings, early intervention, mentoring and research projects.
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Origin and Etymology of offer
Middle English offren, in sense 1, from Old English offrian, from Late Latin offerre, from Latin, to present, tender, from ob- toward + ferre to carry; in other senses, from Anglo-French offrir, from Latin offerre — more at bear
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Definition of offer
1a : a presenting of something for acceptance considering job offers from several firms an offer of marriageb : an undertaking to do an act or give something on condition that the party to whom the proposal is made do some specified act or make a return promise
2 obsolete : offering
3 : a price named by one proposing to buy : bid
4a : attempt, tryb : an action or movement indicating a purpose or intention
on offer
chiefly British : being offered especially for sale
Examples of offer in a Sentence
After considering several job offers, she accepted a position with a local bank.
He turned down an offer to run the company.
We decided to hold out for a better offer.
“How much do you want for the bike?” “I don't know. Make me an offer.”
This special offer is good only while supplies last.
Recent Examples of offer from the Web
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FanFest tickets are $35, or $30 for ages 3-12, but an online BOGO ticket offer is available for Friday (M.mlb.com/all-star-game/tickets).
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The offer is valid for 24 hours on Fridays, through Sept. 29.
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Ultimately, being healthyish involves both ends of the spectrum, which Vegas does actually offer, just with a big neon sign pointing to the ish end.
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Harvard administrators then rescinded admissions offers to at least 10 incoming students.
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Properties listed below $500,000 (at market value or even the high side of reasonable) can usually anticipate multiple offers.
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Origin and Etymology of offer
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OFFER Defined for English Language Learners
offer
playDefinition of offer for English Language Learners
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: to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)
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: to say that you are willing to do something
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: to make (something) available : to provide or supply (something)
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Definition of offer for English Language Learners
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: the act of giving someone the opportunity to accept something : the act of offering something
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: an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something
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: an opportunity to buy something at a price that is lower than the usual price
OFFER Defined for Kids
Definition of offer for Students
offered
;offering
1 : to present (something) to be accepted or rejected She offered me a piece of pie.
2 : to declare willingness We offered to help.
3 : to present for consideration : suggest Can I offer a suggestion?
4 : to make by effort The local people offered no resistance to invaders.
5 : to present as an act of worship We offered up prayers.
Word Root of offer
The Latin word ferre, meaning “to carry” or “to bring,” gives us the root fer. Words from the Latin ferre have something to do with carrying. To transfer is to carry across from one person, place, or condition to another. To confer is to bring something to someone in order to present it. To offer is to bring forth for another to accept or reject. To prefer is to carry a stronger liking for one over another.
Definition of offer for Students
1 : an act of presenting (something) to be accepted or rejected I couldn't resist the offer of chocolate.
2 : an act of declaring willingness Thanks for your offer to help.
3 : a price suggested by someone prepared to buy : bid The offer for the house was too low.
Law Dictionary
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Legal Definition of offer
1 : a proposal, promise, or other manifestation of willingness to make and fulfill a contract or to bargain under proposed terms with another party that has the power to accept it upon receiving it denied accepting the offer — see also revoke, tender offer
2 : a price named by one proposing to buy (as in a bid, bargain, or settlement) : the amount of an offer to pay money decided the offer was too low
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