Synonyms of offer

offer 1 of 2

verb

ˈȯ-fər 

1

as in to give

to put before another for acceptance or consideration

I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• give
• extend
• proffer
• run by
• tender
• submit
• propose
• trot out
• pose
• hold out
• volunteer
• give in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receive
• accept
• take
• confirm
• approve
• authorize
• warrant
• deny
• reject
• ratify
• finalize
• sanction
• formalize
• clear
• refuse
• OK
• decline
• negative
• disallow
• turn down
• disapprove
• veto
• withdraw
• rebut
• accredit
• ignore
• spurn
• retract
• approbate
• homologate
• rebuff
• disregard
• overlook
• neglect

2

as in to suggest

to set before the mind for consideration

offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggest
• propose
• pose
• recommend
• proffer
• present
• vote
• put forward
• put forth
• submit
• advance
• bounce
• propound
• nominate
• file
• move
• plan
• tender
• arrange
• shape
• trot out
• lay
• calculate
• map
• plot
• lodge
• chart
• cover
• contrive
• frame

3

as in to present

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition

a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public

Synonyms & Similar Words

• give
• present
• carry
• stage
• perform
• mount
• show
• display
• exhibit
• unveil
• come out with
• render
• expose
• represent
• play
• portray
• parade
• enact
• show off
• extend
• preview
• depict
• act
• proffer
• tender
• dramatize
• impersonate

4

as in to sacrifice

to give up as an offering to a god

when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacrifice
• give
• dedicate
• devote
• immolate
• consecrate
• surrender
• yield
• hand over

offer

2 of 2

noun

1

as in attempt

an effort to do or accomplish something

made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempt
• try
• bid
• go
• stab
• endeavor
• pass
• shot
• essay
• trial
• assay
• fling
• crack
• whirl
• bash
• struggle
• whack
• undertaking
• striving
• throes
• trial and error

2

as in proposal

something which is presented for consideration

a job offer that I couldn't refuse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposal
• suggestion
• proffer
• proposition
• plan
• recommendation
• idea
• bid
• motion
• counteroffer
• presentation
• counterproposal
• project
• nomination
• arrangement
• system
• tender
• strategy
• countersuggestion
• theory
• thought
• submission
• overture
• advancement
• layout
• feeler
• game
• conception
• plot
• notion
• submittal
• ground plan
• line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offer

Verb

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Charlaine Olmedo will determine whether the prosecution offered enough evidence to demonstrate probable cause to proceed to trial. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026

The facility will also offer students live-fire training as part of the program at local shooting ranges. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Noun

For Robinhood* customers who have been waiting to get their hands on the company's premium Robinhood Platinum Card, the wait is (potentially) over — the first official sign-up offers are being sent out this week. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 July 2026

That target will rise to $16 million by 2027, the final year Armstrong has offered to keep the reinstatement offer on the table. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026