: an undertaking to do an act or give something on condition that the party to whom the proposal is made do some specified act or make a return promise
Verb
I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down.
The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries.
If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice.
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.
They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad.
Living in a large city offers a number of advantages.
I'd like to offer a couple of comments on the points you've raised.
I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion. Noun
After considering several job offers, she accepted a position with a local bank.
He turned down an offer to run the company.
We decided to hold out for a better offer.
“How much do you want for the bike?” “I don't know. Make me an offer.”
This special offer is good only while supplies last. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
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Noun
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Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English offren, in sense 1, from Old English offrian, from Late Latin offerre, from Latin, to present, tender, from ob- toward + ferre to carry; in other senses, from Anglo-French offrir, from Latin offerre — more at bear
: a proposal, promise, or other manifestation of willingness to make and fulfill a contract or to bargain under proposed terms with another party that has the power to accept it upon receiving it
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