offer
/ˈɔfɚ/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To present something to someone for them to accept or reject.
She offered him a cup of coffee while he waited in the lobby.
To express willingness to do something for someone.
He offered to drive everyone home after the dinner ended.
To make available or provide an opportunity, service, or feature.
The hotel offers free breakfast and access to the fitness center.
How it's used
When this means “volunteer an action”
- offer to help
She offered to carry the heavy boxes inside.
When this means “provide or yield”
- offer opportunities
“offer it.”
The program offers valuable practical experience.
Collocations
- offer condolences
- offer an explanation
- offer resistance
Synonyms
- propose
- extend
- volunteer
- provide
Idioms
have a lot to offer
to possess many qualities, skills, or advantages
The candidate has a lot to offer our research team.
Meaning
An expression of readiness to do something, give something, or pay a particular price.
They made an offer on the house shortly after the open house.
A temporary discount, promotion, or special deal on goods or services.
The company introduced a limited-time offer for new subscribers.
Collocations
- make an offer
- accept an offer
- reject an offer
- counteroffer
- job offer
- special offer
- limited-time offer
Synonyms
- proposal
- bid
Antonyms
- rejection