You make an offer when you present your willingness to do something. People selling a house wait for the best offer.
To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.
Noun
a usually brief attempt; "he took a crack at it"; "I gave it a whirl"
Noun
something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
Noun
the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"
Verb
put forward for consideration; "He offered his opinion"
Verb
threaten to do something; "I offered to leave the committee if they did not accept my proposal"
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"
Verb
produce or introduce on the stage; "The Shakespeare Company is offering `King Lear'' this month"
Verb
make available or accessible, provide or furnish; "The conference center offers a health spa"; "The hotel offers private meeting rooms"
Verb
present for acceptance or rejection; "She offered us all a cold drink"
Verb
make available for sale; "The stores are offering specials on sweaters this week"
Verb
offer verbally; "extend my greetings"; "He offered his sympathy"
Verb
make available; provide; "extend a loan"; "The bank offers a good deal on new mortgages"
Verb
propose a payment; "The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting"
Verb
mount or put up; "put up a good fight"; "offer resistance"
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"
Verb
present as an act of worship; "offer prayers to the gods"
v. t.
To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to
sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.
v. t.
To bring to or before; to hold out to; to present for
acceptance or rejection; as, to offer a present, or a bribe; to offer
one's self in marriage.
v. t.
To present in words; to proffer; to make a proposal of;
to suggest; as, to offer an opinion. With the infinitive as an
objective: To make an offer; to declare one's willingness; as, he
offered to help me.
v. t.
To attempt; to undertake.
v. t.
To bid, as a price, reward, or wages; as, to offer a
guinea for a ring; to offer a salary or reward.
v. t.
To put in opposition to; to manifest in an offensive way;
to threaten; as, to offer violence, attack, etc.
v. i.
To present itself; to be at hand.
v. i.
To make an attempt; to make an essay or a trial; -- used
with at.
v. t.
The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or
bidding; a proffer; a first advance.
v. t.
That which is offered or brought forward; a proposal to
be accepted or rejected; a sum offered; a bid.
v. t.
Attempt; endeavor; essay; as, he made an offer to catch
the ball.
Offer
Thou shalt offer every day a bullock for a sin offering for atonement.
A holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices.2.
I offer thee three things.3.
All that offer to defend him.5.
Offer
The occasion offers, and the youth complies.2.
He would be offering at the shepherd's voice.
I will not offer at that I can not master.
Offer
When offers are disdained, and love denied.3.
To present, as an act of worship; to immolate; to sacrifice; to present in prayer or devotion; -- often with up.
To present itself; to be at hand.
The act of offering, bringing forward, proposing, or bidding; a proffer; a first advance.
Usage Examples
Even from a very early age, I knew I didn't want to miss out on anything life had to offer just because it might be considered dangerous.
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.
America needs jobs, smaller government, less spending and a president with the courage to offer more than yet another speech.
A man who cannot be enticed by money or intimidated by the threat of jail or death has two of the strongest weapons that anyone has to offer.
As a first step there must be an offer to achieve equality of rights in disarmament by abolishing the weapons forbidden to the Central Powers by the Peace Treaties.
Bringing an end to the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians may help the young Arab generation to realise their aspirations. Israel is more than willing to offer our experience in building a modern economy in spite of limited resources to the whole region.
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.
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Other Usage ExamplesAs I travel across the country speaking about MS, perhaps I can offer others comfort and hope.
All of them had so much to offer us as far as, you know, knowledge in the music industry, and especially Randy and Paula because, you know, they've been artists.
As a means of contrast with the sublime, the grotesque is, in our view, the richest source that nature can offer.
And yet, in a culture like ours, which is given to material comforts, and addicted to forms of entertainment that offer immediate gratification, it is surprising that so much poetry is written.
Drill everything, mine everything, roll back regulations, tweak the science, expedite permits. Sound familiar? The Republicans offer up more 19th-Century solutions to our 21st-Century energy problems.
A generous basic state pension is the least a civilized society should offer those who have worked hard and saved through their whole lives.
Delaware is the only state east of the Rockies that is allowed under federal law to offer sports betting.
Conservatives saw the savagery of 9/11 in the attacks and prepared for war liberals saw the savagery of the 9/11 attacks and wanted to prepare indictments and offer therapy and understanding for our attackers.
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