Definitions for offer
ˈɔ fər, ˈɒf ərof·fer

Princeton's WordNet(3.33 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. offer, offering(noun)

   the verbal act of offering

   "a generous offer of assistance"

2. offer, offering(noun)

   something offered (as a proposal or bid)

   "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"

3. crack, fling, go, pass, whirl, offer(verb)

   a usually brief attempt

   "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"

4. offer(verb)

   make available or accessible, provide or furnish

   "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"

5. offer, proffer(verb)

   present for acceptance or rejection

   "She offered us all a cold drink"

6. volunteer, offer(verb)

   agree freely

   "She volunteered to drive the old lady home"; "I offered to help with the dishes but the hostess would not hear of it"

7. offer(verb)

   put forward for consideration

   "He offered his opinion"

8. offer, extend(verb)

   offer verbally

   "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"

9. offer(verb)

   make available for sale

   "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"

10. offer, bid, tender(verb)

    propose a payment

    "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"

11. offer(verb)

    produce or introduce on the stage

    "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear' this month"

12. offer, offer up(verb)

    present as an act of worship

    "offer prayers to the gods"

13. put up, provide, offer(verb)

    mount or put up

    "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance"

14. extend, offer(verb)

    make available; provide

    "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"

15. propose, declare oneself, offer, pop the question(verb)

    ask (someone) to marry you

    "he popped the question on Sunday night"; "she proposed marriage to the man she had known for only two months"; "The old bachelor finally declared himself to the young woman"

16. offer(verb)

    threaten to do something

    "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. offer(Noun)

   agent noun of off

   Etymology: From offren, offrien, from offrian, from offero, from ob + fero, from bʰer-, later reinforced by offrir. Cognate with offria, offron, opfern, offra. More at ob-, bear.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Offer

   of′ėr, v.t. to bring to or before: to hold out for acceptance or rejection: to make a proposal to: to lay before: to present to the mind: to attempt: to propose to give, as a price or service: to present in worship.—v.i. to present itself: to be at hand: to declare a willingness.—n. act of offering: first advance: that which is offered: proposal made.—adj. Off′erable, that may be offered.—ns. Off′erer; Off′ering, act of making an offer: that which is offered: a gift: (B.) that which is offered on an altar: a sacrifice: (pl.) in Church of England, certain dues payable at Easter; Off′ertory, act of offering, the thing offered: the verses or the anthem said or sung while the offerings of the congregation are being made and the celebrant is placing the unconsecrated elements on the altar: the money collected at a religious service: anciently a linen or silken cloth used in various ceremonies connected with the administration of the eucharist. [L. offerre—ob, towards, ferre, to bring.]

Editors Contribution(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. offer

   To give an opportunity.

   They did offer the use of their house while they were on holidays.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 26, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'offer' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1008

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'offer' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1576

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'offer' in Nouns Frequency: #647

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'offer' in Verbs Frequency: #70

Anagrams for offer »

1. Reffo

How to pronounce offer?

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   Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of offer in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of offer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of offer in a Sentence

1. The NTSB:

   It's disheartening to learn that some passenger vehicles are legally on the road that don't offer passengers well-designed seats and seat belts, all vehicle occupants should have the same level of protection, wherever they are seated.

2. Brother Godfried:

   The picture is a bit distorted as for now we can only offer on the Belgian market. The borders are shut, even though the beer draws a certain international interest.

3. John Harrison:

   While there don’t appear to have been any actual attacks accomplished this way, Operation Cleaver appears to offer a disturbingly modern cyber alternative to hiding bombs in body cavities.

4. Tony Perkins:

   Our goal is to be able to have a conversation that could lead to a better understanding of what Donald Trump has to offer to the country.

5. Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association:

   Sadly, the moratorium has come without a new offer on the table having been communicated to us.

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