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 closest mainstream offering is Honda's Rebel 1100 DCT, which starts at around US$10,400 – and even that swaps the traditional V-twin for a parallel-twin engine. — New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

The band’s gift is one wild offering in a long line of musicians thanking their fans for their support in creative ways. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

But in reality, the property is situated in the heart of the city, offering great access to restaurants, museums, and its popular Bricktown entertainment district. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026