offer 1 of 2

verb

ˈȯ-fər How to pronounce offer (audio)
Definition of offernext
1
as in to give
to put before another for acceptance or consideration I offered my boss an alternative to the original plan, which would have required me to work overtime

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2
as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration offered the idea of a vacation at a beach resort in the Caribbean

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as in to present
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition a summer theater offering a full schedule of musicals to the vacationing public

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as in to sacrifice
to give up as an offering to a god when fruits, flowers, or crops are offered, the offering is known as a bloodless sacrifice

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noun

1
as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something made the usual halfhearted offer to grab the check before his dinner companion could

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2
as in proposal
something which is presented for consideration a job offer that I couldn't refuse

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Recent Examples of offer
Verb
Albeit in an uncompetitive effort, the Falcons’ 27-7 loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener Friday night offered a glimpse at a vast majority of the team’s roster. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Project Homecoming, a $915 million initiative, offers free flights and stipends of up to $2,600 to immigrants who leave through the CBP Home app. — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Noun
If none of these deals tickled your fancy, Verizon has a few more complicated offers. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026 Internships are converting to full-time offers at the lowest rate in five years. — Dana Stephenson, Washington Post, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for offer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for offer
  1. give
  2. suggest
  3. present
  4. sacrifice
  5. attempt
  6. proposal
  7. propose
  8. carry
Verb
  • The Arts District is a short rideshare away and gives you all the indie bars and restaurants and vintage shopping.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Karlie Lema’s pressure gave Bay FC (5-10-4) a lead in the sixth minute, but Moriya responded a minute later to tie it and Utah (11-6-3) took the lead in the 22nd minute on Narumi’s shot from outside the box.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of give
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  • Only Faal, currently out on loan at Port Vale of League Two, among Wrexham’s six deadline-day signings in the past three summer windows can be said not to have worked out, suggesting patience is usually rewarded at this time of year.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • The Sacramento County Bicycle Advisory Committee presented a report to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday highlighting areas advocates say are among the most dangerous for people who bike and walk.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Its final act closes the circle, bringing the action back to Sicilia and to the grieving king, whom Paulina presents with a statue of his lost queen.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of present
Verb
  • The recent room renovation and the 2020s arrival of Bourbon Steak have kept it current without sacrificing the slightly old-school sense of discretion that loyalists love.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The formula works by expanding the space between hair fibers, creating fullness without sacrificing movement.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sacrifice
Noun
  • The fallout from that controversial attempt has divided the soccer landscape, with continental confederations and individual national associations all split on whether a change in FIFA leadership is needed.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The bottom line is that litigation must be managed and an attempt made to settle the case early if possible.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of attempt
Noun
  • Under the proposal, a first violation could carry a $500 fine, while a second violation could result in a $1,000 fine.
    — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere, a proposal for League Two to mirror the League One approach to equity injections was voted down.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of proposal
Verb
  • Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • But mounting construction costs and interest rates have challenged development of several of the projects proposed in recent years.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of propose
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  • Ultimately, though, the highlight is grabbing a glass of local wine at the lobby bar, carrying it to any one of the viewpoints on the massive lawn, and watching sunset over the silent sound, feeling like everything the light touches is yours.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In Cali, a woman was pulled from under a mountain of rubble on Tuesday to cheers as firemen carried her out on a stretcher following a complex, multinational rescue operation.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
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