offers; offered; offering
1
a
: to give someone the opportunity to accept or take (something)
We'd like to offer the job to you. = We'd like to offer you the job.
I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down.
She offered [=she said that she would pay] $250,000 for the house.
The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries.
I offered her my hand/arm [=I held out my hand/arm for her to grasp], and she took it.
I offered my assistance.
If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice.
b
: to say that you are willing to do something
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.
2
: to make (something) available : to provide or supply (something)
They offer [=sell] a wide range of products/services at reasonable prices.
A few of my teachers offer [=give] extra help after class.
They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad.
The car offers [=has] a wide range of safety features.
Living in a large city offers a number of advantages.
They serve the best food this town has to offer. [=the best food in the town]
This city has so much to offer. [=there are many good and interesting things to do and see in this city]
She has a great deal to offer. [=she has many talents, abilities, good qualities, etc.]
—often + upThe restaurant offers up a completely new menu every season.
3
: to say or express (something) as an idea to be thought about or considered
I'd like to offer a couple of comments/remarks/observations on the points you've raised.
I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion.
She offers [=proposes, suggests] another possible explanation in her book.
The film offers a unique perspective on the issue.
—often + upWould anyone else like to offer up a suggestion?
4
: to say or give (something, such as a prayer or a sacrifice) as a form of religious worship
Let us bow our heads and offer a prayer of thanks.
offer a sacrifice
—often + upoffering up prayers to the saints
plural offers
1
: the act of giving someone the opportunity to accept something : the act of offering something
I don't really need any help, but I appreciate the offer. [=thanks for offering to help]
After considering several job offers, she accepted a position with a local bank.
He turned down an offer to run the company.
Take advantage of our 30-day trial offer. [=try our product free for 30 days]
She received an offer of marriage. [=someone proposed marriage to her]
2
: an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something
I'll pay $500. That's my final/best offer. [=I won't pay more]
We accepted/rejected their offer.
We decided to hold out for a better offer.
They made an offer on our house. [=they said that they would pay a specified amount of money for our house]
"How much do you want for the bike?" "I don't know. Make me an offer."
3
: an opportunity to buy something at a price that is lower than the usual price
This special offer is good only while supplies last.
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“Offer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/offer. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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