OFFERS Synonyms: 153 Similar and Opposite Words

offers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of offer

as in gives

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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as in suggests

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 presents

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 sacrifices

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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offers

2 of 2

noun

plural of offer

as in tries

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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as in proposals

something which is presented for consideration a job offer that I couldn't refuse

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Geared toward longer stays and keeping road warriors happy, the hotel offers a grab-and-go pantry, an evening happy hour with wine, beer, and light bites, and a buffet breakfast. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 Xandria offers a healthy reminder—especially for anyone hanging onto jeans that no longer fit. — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026 The business, which opened in downtown Lee’s Summit last fall, offers a mobile charcuterie service for off-site gatherings ranging from small get-togethers to large events. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 Safavieh’s seagrass jute rug offers 10 different border colors for a more contemporary feel. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026 The technique offers a potentially less-invasive option for a small group of mastectomy patients whose eligibility depends on the type and location of their cancer, the size and shape of their breasts and other factors. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 Petsense offers pet toys and food, grooming supplies, and a small assortment of rodents, reptiles, and fish. — Gabe Hauari, Florida Times-Union, 30 July 2026 How to give The Red Cross offers a map of blood drives by zip code. — Eva Flowe july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 Essentially the marker version of eyeliner, liquid liner in felt-tip pen form offers a firm applicator that helps create clean lines. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026

Noun

Nottingham Forest and Newcastle’s offers for the Sweden international have been rejected. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026 These days, email inboxes are bursting at their digital seams—bloated with cold sales offers and other white noise. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Among families receiving initial offers, 82% have been matched with one of their top three choices, with more than half receiving their first choice. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026 For more offers, check out our picks for the top Chase credit cards. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 Like Uber For years, colleges have been extending offers to students who didn’t apply. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026 Neither the Bankrate nor LendingTree sites contain offers from every lender, or every lender’s products. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for offers

Verb

Adding something as simple as a hedge near a river slows down water and gives it time to seep deep into the ground.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Speaking of which, the trunk gives you an adequate storage space of 37 cubic feet (1,050 liters) as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of gives

Verb

The emergence of additional Chinese prototypes suggests that competition between the world’s two largest military powers is extending beyond current fifth-generation aircraft into the race for future air dominance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
That expectation accurately reflects concerns that various justices have expressed about these laws, and their decision to finally take up the issue suggests those doubts run deep.

— Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggests

Verb

The internet presents a new vision of this story, one in which the local stage is the algorithm, cycling through performers and one-trick ponies until, finally, the hive mind selects its favorite.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Modeling multiple outcomes Predicting aircraft movement on the ground presents a unique challenge because pilots can choose different taxi routes depending on traffic, controller instructions, and airport conditions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of presents

Noun

Volunteers and staff with the nonprofit foundation removed alligatorweed from the shoals manually but are working on grant proposals to remove more.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
According to records previously obtained by the Herald/Times, the grant proposals Save Our Society From Drugs and Drug Free America submitted to the Hope Florida Foundation did not detail how the groups planned to spend the money.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of proposals

Verb

The agent proposes; the human reviews, edits, approves, or rejects; and the system brings reasoning and evidence with the recommendation.

— William Jones, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Charli proposes a spree encompassing a handbag, shoes, jewelry and eventually a Jaeger-LeCoultre.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

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The Cherry Creek Arch Bridge carries State Highway 83 through the canyon, linking communities from Parker to Colorado Springs.

— Karen Leigh, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Felix Jimenez, 38, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, a charge that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, but can be up to 40 years, according to federal authorities.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026

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