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offer definition

of·fer (ôf′ər, äf′-)

transitive verb

  1. to present to God or a god in an act of worship: often with up to offer prayers, offer up sacrifices
  2. to present for approval or acceptance; proffer; tender to offer one's services
  3. to present for consideration; suggest; propose to offer a plan
  4. to indicate or express one's willingness or intention (to do something) to offer to go
  5. to show or give signs of to offer resistance
    1. to present for sale
    2. to bid (a price, etc.)

Etymology: ME offren < OE & OFr: OE offrian < LL(Ec) offerre, to offer to God, sacrifice; OFr offrir: both < L offerre, to bring before, present, show < ob- (see ob-) + ferre, to bear

intransitive verb

  1. to make a presentation or sacrifice in worship
  2. to occur; present itself when the opportunity offers
  3. Rare to make a proposal, as of marriage
  4. Archaic to make an attempt (at)

noun

  1. the act of offering
  2. something offered; presentation, proposal, suggestion, bid, etc.
  3. Law a proposal supported by adequate consideration, the full and complete acceptance of which constitutes a contract

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law offer definition - legal

offer Synonyms

offer

n.

proposal, presentation, proposition; see suggestion 1.


offer

v.

  1. To present

    proffer, tender, administer, donate, put forth, advance, extend, submit, hold out, grant, allow, award, volunteer, accord, place at one's disposal, lay at one's feet*, put up*; see also contribute, give 1.

    Antonyms refuse*, withhold*, keep. *

  2. To propose

    suggest, submit, advise; see propose 1.

  3. To try

    attempt, endeavor, strive; see try 1.

  4. To occur

    happen, present itself, appear; see occur to.


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offer Usage Examples

Object

  • range: Advanced Training Our partner diving centers mostly offer a full range of courses, from beginner to more advanced training.

Converse of object

  • accept: It is wise to plan ahead, and accept all offers of help from friends and family.

Adjective modifier

  • special: Special Offers June Special Offer - Lifts open 3 rd June!

Noun used with modifier

  • job: Two job offers had been made to Elstree staff.

Present participle complement

  • counsel: They run enuretic clinics, offer counseling, support to parents and all school age children.

Preposition: of

  • admission: All eligible applicants who by 1 May 2000 have accepted the College's offer of admission will be considered.

Preposition: for

  • sale: Your Move are pleased to offer for sale this two bedroom semi detached house situated on Third Avenue in Scampton.
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offer quotes

   We stand today on the edge of a new frontier. But the new frontierof which I speak isnot a set of promises.It is a set of challenges. It sums up not what I intend to offer the American people, but what I intend to ask of them. It appeals to their pride, not their pocketbooköit holds out the promise of more sacrifice instead of more security.

-Kennedy,John F(itzgerald)

I have nothing to offer anybody except my own confusion.

-Kerouac,Jack (John)

I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.

-Puzo, Mario

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