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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Grammatical Patterns, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
offers, offering, offered |
| definition 1: |
to present for acceptance or refusal.
He offered coffee to his guests.The company offered her the job.[verb + object + object
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- synonyms:
- proffer, submit, tender
- similar words:
- bid, extend, go, introduce, present, propose, serve
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| definition 2: |
to put forward for discussion or consideration; suggest.
We'll offer our plan at the committee meeting.She offered that the group should meet again the following week.[verb + (that) + clause
]
- synonyms:
- advance, pose, present, proffer, propose, put, submit, suggest, tender
- similar words:
- forward, introduce, lay, render, volunteer
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| definition 3: |
to express a willingness to do something; volunteer.
He offered to help paint the house.[verb + infinitive
]
My mother offered to take care of the kids for me on Saturday.[verb + infinitive
]
- synonyms:
- volunteer
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| definition 4: |
to present as a form of worship.
The congregation offered prayers for his recovery.- similar words:
- give, present, proffer, submit
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| definition 5: |
to present; mount.
The soldiers offered strong resistance.She offered various arguments against moving to the city.- synonyms:
- pose
- similar words:
- extend, give, present
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| definition 6: |
to present for sale.
Our agency is proud to offer these beautiful properties.This week the grocery store is offering steak at very tempting prices.- synonyms:
- sell
- similar words:
- carry, market, stock
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| definition 7: |
to perform; present.
The theater is offering a new play.- synonyms:
- give, present
- similar words:
- exhibit, perform, provide, put on, stage
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| related words: |
afford, approach, dedicate, enter, gift, handle, lend, overture, pass, pay, say, show, stretch, tender, trade, venture |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make a proposal.
I am only offering; you don't have to accept.- similar words:
- propose
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| definition 2: |
to present itself; appear.
He will take a trip as soon as the opportunity offers.- synonyms:
- appear, arise, come up
- similar words:
- materialize, occur
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| related words: |
bid |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the process or an instance of offering.
I accepted her offer to help with the cleaning.- synonyms:
- offering, presentation, submission, suggestion, tender
- similar words:
- approach, bid, invitation
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| definition 2: |
the condition of being offered.
The property has been on offer for months. |
| definition 3: |
that which is offered, such as a suggestion, recommendation, proposal, or wage.
The union leaders considered a six percent pay raise to be a good offer from the management.- synonyms:
- bid, offering, proposal, proposition, submission, suggestion, tender
- similar words:
- motion, presentation
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| definition 4: |
a marriage proposal.
She confided to her sister that the duke had made an offer of marriage to her.- synonyms:
- proposal
- similar words:
- proposition
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| definition 5: |
a demonstration of intent.
She decided to present the business owners with a purchase offer.- synonyms:
- bid, proposition
- similar words:
- estimate, proposal
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| related words: |
introduction, nibble, overture, provision |
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