of•ferˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ər(v.t.)

1. to present for acceptance or rejection:

   to offer a drink.

2. to propose or put forward for consideration:

   to offer a suggestion.

3. to show willingness (to do something):

   I offered to go first.

4. to give, make, or promise:

   She offered no response.

5. to present solemnly as an act of worship.

6. to present for sale.

7. to tender or bid as a price.

8. to attempt or threaten to do, engage in, or inflict:

   to offer battle.

   Category: Common Vocabulary

9. to put forth; exert:

   to offer resistance.

   Category: Common Vocabulary

10. to render (homage, thanks, etc.).

11. to present or volunteer (oneself) as a spouse.

12. (v.i.)to present itself; occur.

13. to make a proposal or suggestion.

14. (n.)an act or instance of offering.

15. a proposal or bid to give or pay something.

16. a proposal of marriage.

Origin of offer:

bef. 900; ME offren, OE offrian to present in worship < L offerre=of-of-+ferre to bring, bear1

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