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   offer

   /ˈɒfə/

   verb

   • 1. present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired: "may I offer you a drink?" Similar provideput forwardgiveprofferpresentextendsuggestrecommendproposepropoundadvancesubmittenderrendercome up withbidtenderput in a bid ofput in an offer ofOpposite withdrawrefusewithhold
   • ▪ express readiness to do something for or on behalf of someone: "he offered to fix the gate" Similar volunteervolunteer one's servicesbe at someone's disposalbe at someone's servicemake oneself availablepresent oneselfstep/come forwardshow willing
   • ▪ make available for sale: "the product is offered at a very competitive price" Similar put up for saleput on the marketsellmarketmake availableput under the hammerask for bids forvend
   • ▪ present (a prayer or sacrifice) to a deity: "villagers have gone to offer prayers for the souls of the sailors" Similar sacrificeoffer upimmolategive
   • 2. provide (access or an opportunity): "the Coast Road offers easy access to the Nine Glens of Antrim" Similar occurpresent itselfarriveappearhappenshow itself
   • ▪ make an attempt at or show one's readiness for (violence or resistance): "he had to offer some resistance to her tirade" Similar attempttrygiveshowexpressformal:essay
   • ▪ give an opportunity for (battle) to an enemy: archaic "Darius was about to meet him and to offer battle"
   • 3. put something in place to assess its appearance or fit: technical "the infill panels are offered up and bolted in position"

   noun

   • 1. an expression of readiness to do or give something if desired: "sympathetic offers of help" Similar proposalpropositionsuggestionsubmissionapproachovertureliterary:proffer
   • ▪ an amount of money that someone is willing to pay for something: "the prospective purchaser who made the highest offer" Similar bidtenderbidding price
   • ▪ a specially reduced price: "the offer runs right up until Christmas Eve"
   • ▪ a proposal of marriage: "the conceited wretch chose to interpret my amiability of temper his own way, and at length he actually made me an offer"

   Word Origin Old Englishoffrian ‘sacrifice something to a deity’, of Germanic origin, from Latin offerre ‘bestow, present’ (in ecclesiastical Latin ‘offer to God’), reinforced by French offrir (which continued to express the primary sense). The noun (late Middle English) is from French offre.

   Derivatives

   • 1. offerer noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOFFER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OFFER definition: 1. to ask someone if they would like to have something or if they would like you to do something…. Learn more.

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   offer: [verb] to present as an act of worship or devotion : sacrifice. to utter (something, such as a prayer) in devotion.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › offerOffer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   You make an offer when you present your willingness to do something. People selling a house wait for the best offer.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOFFER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   19 meanings: 1. to present or proffer (something, someone, oneself, etc) for acceptance or rejection 2. to present as part of a.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionoffer verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive, intransitive] to say that you are willing to give something to somebody offer (something) Josie had offered her services as a guide. He offered some useful advice.; to offer support/protection/help; I don't think they need help, but I think I should offer anyway. offer something for something He offered $4 000 for the car.; They are offering a reward for the return of their cat.

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   Offer definition: to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer. See examples of OFFER used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishOFFER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   OFFER definition: 1. to ask someone if they would like something: 2. to say that you are willing to do something…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishoffer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   an act of saying that you are willing to do something for somebody or give something to somebody. to receive a job offer; to accept/reject/decline an offer; offer of something Thank you for your kind offer of help.; I took him up on his offer of a loan.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › offerOffer - definition of offer by The Free Dictionary

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    Define offer. offer synonyms, offer pronunciation, offer translation, English dictionary definition of offer. v. of·fered , of·fer·ing , of·fers v. tr. 1. a. To present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: offered me a drink. b. To put forward for consideration;...

11. www.yourdictionary.com › offerOffer Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Offer definition: To exhibit readiness or desire (to do something); volunteer. A proposal supported by adequate consideration, the full and complete acceptance of which constitutes a contract.