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| of·fer [ áwfər, óffər ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle of·fered, present participle of·fer·ing, 3rd person present singular of·fers) |
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1. present something for acceptance or rejection: to attempt to give somebody something that may be taken or refused, usually something desirable
  They offered me the job.
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2. have something for use of others: to provide something, or make something available for those who want it
The town offered many attractions.
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3. volunteer to do something: to suggest doing something yourself as a favor for somebody else
I offered to bring the salad.
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4. have something for sale or rent: to present or have something for sale or rental
the first gym to offer professional trainers at a low cost
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5. give something as worship: to present something to God, often as part of worship
We offer hymns of praise to God.
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6. exhibit quality: to exhibit or demonstrate a particular quality
The city offered little resistance against the army.
a plan that offers hope to millions
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7. make bid: to make a bid or financial proposal for something
They offered 40 cents a share.
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noun (plural of·fers) |
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1. proposal of suggested gift or action: a suggestion from somebody to give something or do something for somebody else
A home-cooked meal and a place to stay: that's the best offer I've had all day!
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2. financial proposal or bid: a sum of money suggested as payment for something
They made an offer for the house but we refused it.
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3. reduced price: a reduced price for something, or something for sale at a reduced price
this week's special offer
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4. law proposal leading to binding contract: a proposal that, if accepted, creates a binding contract
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| [ Old English offrian, via Germanic < Latin offerre "bring to" < ferre "bring"] |
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| of·fer·er noun |
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