Synonyms of offering

offering 1 of 2

noun

ˈȯ-f(ə-)riŋ 

as in sacrifice

something offered to a god

some ancient gods were thought to demand burnt offerings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sacrifice
• victim
• immolation
• contribution
• donation
• oblation
• libation
• propitiation
• holocaust

offering

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verb

present participle of offer

1

as in giving

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

• giving
• extending
• proffering
• tendering
• proposing
• submitting
• running by
• trotting out
• posing
• holding out
• volunteering
• giving in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• receiving
• taking
• accepting
• authorizing
• approving
• confirming
• warranting
• denying
• rejecting
• sanctioning
• finalizing
• ratifying
• formalizing
• clearing
• declining
• refusing
• accrediting
• disallowing
• spurning
• vetoing
• disapproving
• turning down
• withdrawing
• rebutting
• negativing
• ignoring
• homologating
• retracting
• approbating
• disregarding
• neglecting
• overlooking
• rebuffing
• OK'ing

2

as in proposing

to set before the mind for consideration

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposing
• suggesting
• posing
• recommending
• presenting
• voting
• proffering
• advancing
• propounding
• bouncing
• putting forward
• submitting
• putting forth
• nominating
• filing
• moving
• tendering
• planning
• arranging
• plotting
• shaping
• lodging
• mapping
• charting
• covering
• trotting out
• calculating
• framing
• laying
• contriving

3

as in presenting

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

• presenting
• giving
• carrying
• staging
• performing
• mounting
• showing
• displaying
• exhibiting
• unveiling
• exposing
• rendering
• coming out with
• representing
• playing
• portraying
• enacting
• showing off
• parading
• extending
• depicting
• previewing
• acting
• proffering
• tendering
• impersonating
• dramatizing

4

as in sacrificing

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

• sacrificing
• giving
• dedicating
• devoting
• immolating
• consecrating
• surrendering
• yielding
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of offering

Noun

The Glen Scotia distillery released this £59 offering only in the UK as part of the annual Campbeltown Malts Festival. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Strong; Canyon Ranch’s presence means serious spa, fitness, and wellness offerings far beyond the standard hotel gym and massage. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

The Gap is offering deep discounts across stores such as Old Navy and Banana Republic, which may weigh on its shares, according to Barclays. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Wearing a mask can help prevent transmission of respiratory diseases like Covid-19 by offering a buffer against infectious particles, the CDC says. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026