Synonyms of offered

offered

verb

past tense of offer

1

as in gave

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

• gave
• tendered
• proffered
• extended
• proposed
• submitted
• trotted out
• posed
• ran by
• volunteered
• held out
• gave in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• received
• accepted
• took
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• denied
• rejected
• warranted
• declined
• sanctioned
• refused
• ratified
• cleared
• accredited
• formalized
• finalized
• vetoed
• disallowed
• disapproved
• turned down
• spurned
• rebuffed
• withdrew
• rebutted
• ignored
• retracted
• approbated
• homologated
• disregarded
• neglected
• negatived
• overlooked
• OK'd

2

as in suggested

to set before the mind for consideration

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggested
• proposed
• posed
• recommended
• voted
• proffered
• propounded
• put forward
• presented
• put forth
• advanced
• bounced
• nominated
• submitted
• tendered
• filed
• moved
• arranged
• planned
• plotted
• mapped
• shaped
• lodged
• calculated
• trotted out
• laid
• covered
• framed
• contrived
• charted

3

as in presented

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

• presented
• gave
• carried
• staged
• performed
• mounted
• showed
• displayed
• exhibited
• unveiled
• exposed
• rendered
• came out with
• represented
• played
• enacted
• portrayed
• paraded
• tendered
• previewed
• extended
• acted
• proffered
• depicted
• showed off
• dramatized
• impersonated

4

as in sacrificed

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

• sacrificed
• gave
• dedicated
• devoted
• immolated
• consecrated
• surrendered
• yielded
• handed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offered

Amused, the actor offered a gentle lesson in mixing the perfect vodka and orange juice—just one of countless tales this legendary hotel has collected over nearly a century. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Ukraine offered no official response to the dramatic results, but some in the country expressed cautious optimism the Democratic surge would ease pressure from Washington. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Smack offered family, friends and strangers on the internet a chance to split 10% of his gross revenues through 2029. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

The pause offered brief relief in a city facing hunger, disease and another harsh winter after years of war and damaged infrastructure. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Some neighborhoods that once offered little encouragement now organize unofficial aid stations and cheer for passing runners. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Admission varies by performance, with some events offered free. — Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026

Dcoop reportedly previously offered 470 million euros ($545 million) for Deoleo. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

They were offered the choice of evacuating to territory controlled by Ukraine or Russia, or remaining in the city with replenished food and medical supplies. — Hanna Arhirova, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026