: an undertaking to do an act or give something on condition that the party to whom the proposal is made do some specified act or make a return promise
Verb I was offered a position at a bank, but I turned it down. The victims were offered money as compensation for their injuries. If I may, I'd like to offer you a bit of advice. One of his neighbors offered to mow his lawn. A woman stopped and offered to help us. We don't need any help, but thank you for offering. They offer their customers a choice between soup or salad. Living in a large city offers a number of advantages. I'd like to offer a couple of comments on the points you've raised. I really don't know enough about it to offer an opinion. Noun After considering several job offers, she accepted a position with a local bank. He turned down an offer to run the company. We decided to hold out for a better offer. “How much do you want for the bike?” “I don't know. Make me an offer.” This special offer is good only while supplies last. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
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The company expects to offer the shares for anywhere from 47.10 Hong Kong dollars—equivalent to $6—to HK$52.70, according to a filing to Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Monday. Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 The school announced a poster contest to offer free tuition to the winner for best sign during the ESPN broadcast. Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2022 Starting in the fall term, mentors are set to help each student enrolled in the early childhood program to maximize all the college has to offer. Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Companies can combine the course with other trainings Paradigm has to offer, including ones on allyship and microaggressions. Paige Mcglauflin, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 Attendees enthusiastically tuned in, oohing and aahing at the various surprises the runway spectacular had to offer. Concetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Cee will be the lone recipient of what psychotherapy has to offer. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology topped the list of undergraduate engineering programs at institutions that don't offer doctorate-level degrees for the 24th straight year. Arika Herron, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2022 Is this offensive front capable of winning along the line of scrimmage against Arkansas, Georgia and the best the SEC has to offer? Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022
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His strategy for change is more thoroughgoing than what’s on offer from Web3 boosters, billionaire founders, or even well-meaning regulators. Sarah Leonard, The New Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Even so, be sure to pay careful attention to the (usually long) list of specials on offer, as Andrade’s fresh, zippy ceviches and aguachiles are not to be missed. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 The total number of theater shows on offer in Chicago has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The maker of the 911 sportscar and the electric Taycan has secured pre-orders that exceed the shares on offer at a valuation between 60 billion and 85 billion euros, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. Christoph Rauwald, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 That’s because at Paris Saint-Germain, soccer is just one of the products on offer. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern Family's Ariel Winter took advantage of the equestrian activities on offer at Miraval Resort and Spa. Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2022 European governments are racing to stave off a ballooning energy catastrophe this winter that’s threatening to dwarf the billions of euros of relief on offer for consumers and businesses.BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2022 The scraggy terrain and erupting geysers made a suitably dramatic backdrop for the heavy knits and strong outerwear now on offer. Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Verb and Noun
Middle English offren, in sense 1, from Old English offrian, from Late Latin offerre, from Latin, to present, tender, from ob- toward + ferre to carry; in other senses, from Anglo-French offrir, from Latin offerre — more at bear